Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THORNABY & BARWICK MEDICAL GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,500
Total Quantity
166.0K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+667.8%

THORNABY & BARWICK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,500 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,367 to the NHS. This is 667.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,500
Total Quantity166,049
Total NHS Cost£10,367
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+667.8%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,500 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+667.8% 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.