Fentanyl Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

187

Total Quantity

1,460

NHS Cost

£5.3K

vs National Avg

+82.5%

LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 187 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,264 to the NHS. This is 82.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	187
Total Quantity	1,460
Total NHS Cost	£5,264
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	+82.5%

Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	187 items
National average per practice	103 items
Difference	+82.5% 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.