Fentanyl Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
257
Total Quantity
2,447
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+150.8%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 257 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,450 to the NHS. This is 150.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,450 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.8% |
Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 103 items |
| Difference | +150.8% 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.