Tapentadol Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

210

Total Quantity

11.4K

NHS Cost

£8.3K

vs National Avg

+410.1%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 210 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,284 to the NHS. This is 410.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	210
Total Quantity	11,388
Total NHS Cost	£8,284
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+410.1%

Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	210 items
National average per practice	41 items
Difference	+410.1% 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.