Fentanyl Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
736
Total Quantity
5,327
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+618.4%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 736 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,565 to the NHS. This is 618.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 736 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,327 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,565 |
| Presentations | 22 different forms |
| vs National Average | +618.4% |
Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 736 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 103 items |
| Difference | +618.4% 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.