Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
765
Total Quantity
70.9K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+291.6%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 765 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,228 to the NHS. This is 291.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 765 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,228 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +291.6% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 765 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +291.6% 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.