Fentanyl Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
375
Total Quantity
2,925
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+266%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 375 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,068 to the NHS. This is 266% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 375 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,925 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,068 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +266% |
Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 375 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 103 items |
| Difference | +266% 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.