Fentanyl Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
281
Total Quantity
2,196
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+174.3%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 281 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,956 to the NHS. This is 174.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,196 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,956 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.3% |
Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 103 items |
| Difference | +174.3% 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.