Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,558
Total Quantity
102.3K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+697.5%

TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,558 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,858 to the NHS. This is 697.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,558
Total Quantity102,270
Total NHS Cost£6,858
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+697.5%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,558 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+697.5% 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.