Fentanyl Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
2,673
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+163.5%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 270 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,232 to the NHS. This is 163.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 270 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,232 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.5% |
Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 270 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 103 items |
| Difference | +163.5% 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.