Tapentadol
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
159.4K
NHS Cost
£6.7M
Practices
3,873
Avg per Practice
41
Overview
Tapentadol is prescribed by 3,873 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 159,441 items were prescribed at a total cost of £6,711,137 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9,168
Jun 2026
8,553
Jun 2026
9,347
Jun 2026
9,016
Jun 2026
8,675
Jun 2026
9,277
Jun 2026
8,833
Jun 2026
9,117
Jun 2026
9,173
Jun 2026
8,285
Jun 2026
8,669
Jun 2026
8,700
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 9,181 | 125 | 73 | +78.2% ▲ |
| EX | 7,639 | 57 | 134 | +225.2% ▲ |
| E | 7,107 | 109 | 65 | +58.3% ▲ |
| ST | 7,001 | 76 | 92 | +123.5% ▲ |
| RH | 5,554 | 46 | 121 | +193.0% ▲ |
| WA | 5,267 | 70 | 75 | +82.5% ▲ |
| SO | 5,245 | 45 | 117 | +183.0% ▲ |
| CM | 4,707 | 53 | 89 | +115.5% ▲ |
| ME | 4,143 | 51 | 81 | +97.1% ▲ |
| SS | 4,035 | 52 | 78 | +88.3% ▲ |
| PL | 3,607 | 43 | 84 | +103.6% ▲ |
| SE | 3,552 | 80 | 44 | +7.8% ▲ |
| W | 3,542 | 69 | 51 | +24.5% ▲ |
| NE | 3,255 | 74 | 44 | +6.8% ▲ |
| NG | 3,094 | 83 | 37 | -9.5% ▼ |
| RG | 3,038 | 44 | 69 | +67.5% ▲ |
| CH | 2,983 | 52 | 57 | +39.3% ▲ |
| GU | 2,825 | 47 | 60 | +45.9% ▲ |
| WS | 2,820 | 48 | 59 | +42.7% ▲ |
| TQ | 2,551 | 28 | 91 | +121.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CAMROSE GILLIES AND HACKWOOD PARTNERSHIP | 535 |
| MODALITY EAST SURREY MEDICAL PRACTICE | 509 |
| THE ECCLESBOURNE PRACTICE | 473 |
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.