Fentanyl
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
661.5K
NHS Cost
£25.1M
Practices
6,456
Avg per Practice
103
Overview
Fentanyl is prescribed by 6,456 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 661,460 items were prescribed at a total cost of £25,123,816 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53,812
Jun 2026
49,495
Jun 2026
54,228
Jun 2026
52,044
Jun 2026
50,125
Jun 2026
52,786
Jun 2026
49,762
Jun 2026
51,062
Jun 2026
51,563
Jun 2026
45,369
Jun 2026
47,787
Jun 2026
47,959
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 26.1K | 227 | 115 | +12.2% ▲ |
| S | 25.2K | 165 | 153 | +48.8% ▲ |
| DN | 21.8K | 91 | 240 | +133.9% ▲ |
| M | 21.1K | 168 | 126 | +22.7% ▲ |
| PE | 19.2K | 90 | 213 | +107.9% ▲ |
| NG | 15.2K | 133 | 114 | +11.4% ▲ |
| NR | 15.0K | 74 | 203 | +98.2% ▲ |
| PO | 13.0K | 63 | 207 | +101.6% ▲ |
| CV | 11.9K | 104 | 114 | +11.4% ▲ |
| WS | 10.1K | 72 | 140 | +36.5% ▲ |
| DE | 10.0K | 77 | 131 | +27.3% ▲ |
| LS | 10.0K | 85 | 118 | +14.9% ▲ |
| ST | 10.0K | 84 | 119 | +16.2% ▲ |
| TS | 9,543 | 69 | 138 | +34.9% ▲ |
| DY | 9,362 | 54 | 173 | +69.2% ▲ |
| LN | 9,172 | 39 | 235 | +129.5% ▲ |
| WF | 9,075 | 58 | 157 | +52.7% ▲ |
| LE | 9,039 | 110 | 82 | -19.8% ▼ |
| YO | 8,898 | 48 | 185 | +80.9% ▲ |
| SK | 8,871 | 72 | 123 | +20.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| TELDOC | 1,268 |
| BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 1,194 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,081 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Analgesics
- Paragraph: Opioid analgesics
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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.