Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
355
Total Quantity
39.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+81.7%

THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 355 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,474 to the NHS. This is 81.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items355
Total Quantity39,514
Total NHS Cost£2,474
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+81.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice355 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+81.7% vs national average
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.