Tapentadol Prescribing at NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,364

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+21.5%

NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 50 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,004 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	50
Total Quantity	2,364
Total NHS Cost	£2,004
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+21.5%

Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	50 items
National average per practice	41 items
Difference	+21.5% 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.