Dihydrocodeine 30mg tablets
BNF presentation 0407020G0AAACAC within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0407020G0AAACAC
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
125,041
NHS spend (£)
£624,264.02
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 13,633 |
| February 2025 | 412 |
| December 2024 | 7,922 |
| November 2024 | 13,714 |
| October 2024 | 14,438 |
| September 2024 | 135 |
| August 2024 | 3,303 |
| July 2024 | 14,524 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7,596 |
| July 2021 | 11,023 |
| June 2021 | 8,838 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 467 | No data available |
|
Modality Partnership (awc)
ODS B83033
|
227 | 36J - WEST YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 220 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 167 | No data available |
|
The Medical Group
ODS A83022
|
152 | 84H - NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |
|
Bewick Crescent Surgery
ODS A83037
|
152 | 84H - NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 149 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 140 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 137 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 128 | No data available |