Tapentadol 50mg modified-release tablets
BNF presentation 0407020AGAAACAC within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0407020AGAAACAC
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
12,889
NHS spend (£)
£356,974.62
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1,553 |
| February 2025 | 26 |
| December 2024 | 444 |
| November 2024 | 1,665 |
| October 2024 | 1,712 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 161 |
| July 2024 | 1,814 |
| May 2024 | 392 |
| July 2021 | 851 |
| June 2021 | 582 |
| December 2020 | 1,644 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 61 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 45 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 44 | No data available |
|
Baddow Village Surgery
ODS F81114
|
38 | 06Q - MID AND SOUTH ESSEX ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 37 | No data available |
|
Blandford Medical Centre
ODS F81132
|
34 | 06Q - MID AND SOUTH ESSEX ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 33 | No data available |
|
Streets Corner Surgery
ODS M91009
|
33 | D2P2L - BLACK COUNTRY ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 32 | No data available |
|
Oak Tree Surgery
ODS L82016
|
31 | 11N - CORNWALL & THE ISLES OF SCILLY ICB |