Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at VILLAGE HEALTH GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
54.8K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+152.9%

VILLAGE HEALTH GROUP prescribed 494 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,440 to the NHS. This is 152.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items494
Total Quantity54,835
Total NHS Cost£3,440
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+152.9%

Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison

This practice494 items
National average per practice195 items
Difference+152.9% 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.