Fentanyl Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
4,619
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+378.3%
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 490 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,489 to the NHS. This is 378.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,619 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,489 |
| Presentations | 24 different forms |
| vs National Average | +378.3% |
Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 103 items |
| Difference | +378.3% 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.