Tapentadol Prescribing at VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
53
Total Quantity
2,968
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+28.7%
VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 53 items of Tapentadol over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,264 to the NHS. This is 28.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Tapentadol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 53 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,264 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.7% |
Tapentadol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 53 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 41 items |
| Difference | +28.7% 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.