Tapentadol Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

168

Total Quantity

10.8K

NHS Cost

£12.9K

vs National Avg

+308.1%

BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 168 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,871 to the NHS. This is 308.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	168
Total Quantity	10,808
Total NHS Cost	£12,871
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	+308.1%

Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	168 items
National average per practice	41 items
Difference	+308.1% 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.