Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
455
Total Quantity
38.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+132.9%
THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 455 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,457 to the NHS. This is 132.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,457 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132.9% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +132.9% 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.