Tapentadol Prescribing at THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

4,928

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

+72.5%

THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 71 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,548 to the NHS. This is 72.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	71
Total Quantity	4,928
Total NHS Cost	£2,548
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+72.5%

Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	71 items
National average per practice	41 items
Difference	+72.5% 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.