Tapentadol Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
36
Total Quantity
3,346
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-12.6%
GP DIRECT prescribed 36 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,624 to the NHS. This is 12.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 36 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,346 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,624 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.6% |
Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 36 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 41 items |
| Difference | -12.6% 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.