Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
523
Total Quantity
56.4K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+167.7%

UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 523 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,748 to the NHS. This is 167.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items523
Total Quantity56,447
Total NHS Cost£3,748
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+167.7%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice523 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+167.7% 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.