Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
258
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+32.1%

VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 258 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,445 to the NHS. This is 32.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items258
Total Quantity22,714
Total NHS Cost£1,445
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+32.1%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice258 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+32.1% 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.