Tapentadol Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
97
Total Quantity
3,780
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+135.6%
ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 97 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,308 to the NHS. This is 135.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 97 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,308 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.6% |
Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 97 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 41 items |
| Difference | +135.6% 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.