Tapentadol Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
20.0K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+548.6%

BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 267 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,712 to the NHS. This is 548.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items267
Total Quantity19,969
Total NHS Cost£12,712
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+548.6%

Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison

This practice267 items
National average per practice41 items
Difference+548.6% vs national average
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.