Fentanyl Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
157
Total Quantity
5,684
NHS Cost
£32.0K
vs National Avg
+53.2%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 157 items of Fentanyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,000 to the NHS. This is 53.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Fentanyl is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 157 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,000 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.2% |
Fentanyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 157 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 103 items |
| Difference | +53.2% 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.