Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
3,366
NHS Cost
£118.1K
Practices
105
Avg per Practice
32
Overview
Buprenorph hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride is prescribed by 105 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 3,366 items were prescribed at a total cost of £118,106 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in substance dependence.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 312 | 5 | 62 | +94.4% ▲ |
| IP | 279 | 2 | 140 | +334.6% ▲ |
| SW | 162 | 5 | 32 | +0.9% vs avg |
| SO | 159 | 2 | 80 | +147.7% ▲ |
| ST | 156 | 1 | 156 | +386.0% ▲ |
| BD | 153 | 1 | 153 | +376.6% ▲ |
| S | 144 | 3 | 48 | +49.5% ▲ |
| SE | 130 | 3 | 43 | +34.9% ▲ |
| CO | 123 | 1 | 123 | +283.2% ▲ |
| NR | 121 | 2 | 61 | +88.5% ▲ |
| GL | 119 | 1 | 119 | +270.7% ▲ |
| LS | 114 | 1 | 114 | +255.1% ▲ |
| NE | 113 | 2 | 57 | +76.0% ▲ |
| BN | 109 | 3 | 36 | +13.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ESSEX UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST | 247 |
| ADULT DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE | 156 |
| NEW VISION BRADFORD | 153 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in substance dependence
- Paragraph: Opioid dependence
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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.