Tapentadol Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
76
Total Quantity
2,114
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+84.6%

NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 76 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,316 to the NHS. This is 84.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items76
Total Quantity2,114
Total NHS Cost£2,316
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+84.6%

Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison

This practice76 items
National average per practice41 items
Difference+84.6% 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.