Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
336
Total Quantity
30.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+72%
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 336 items of Dihydrocodeine tartrate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,902 to the NHS. This is 72% above the national average prescribing rate. Dihydrocodeine tartrate is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,003 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,902 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72% |
Dihydrocodeine tartrate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 195 items |
| Difference | +72% 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.