Tapentadol Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
193
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+368.8%

MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 193 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,174 to the NHS. This is 368.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items193
Total Quantity12,732
Total NHS Cost£8,174
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+368.8%

Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison

This practice193 items
National average per practice41 items
Difference+368.8% vs national average
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.