Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+145.7%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 480 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,091 to the NHS. This is 145.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,683 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,091 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.7% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +145.7% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.