Fentanyl Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
133
Total Quantity
975
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+29.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 133 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,214 to the NHS. This is 29.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 975 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,214 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.8% |
Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 103 items |
| Difference | +29.8% 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.