Tapentadol Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

109

Total Quantity

4,648

NHS Cost

£6.0K

vs National Avg

+164.8%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 109 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,018 to the NHS. This is 164.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	109
Total Quantity	4,648
Total NHS Cost	£6,018
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+164.8%

Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	109 items
National average per practice	41 items
Difference	+164.8% 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.