Tapentadol Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
136
Total Quantity
3,206
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+230.4%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 136 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,891 to the NHS. This is 230.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,891 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.4% |
Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 41 items |
| Difference | +230.4% 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.