Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
872.1K
NHS Cost
£24.1M
Practices
1,389
Avg per Practice
628
Overview
Buprenorphine hydrochloride is prescribed by 1,389 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 872,060 items were prescribed at a total cost of £24,091,466 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in substance dependence.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73,321
Jun 2026
66,796
Jun 2026
73,957
Jun 2026
72,267
Jun 2026
69,046
Jun 2026
74,561
Jun 2026
69,901
Jun 2026
76,793
Jun 2026
74,271
Jun 2026
67,164
Jun 2026
67,814
Jun 2026
76,132
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 44.2K | 45 | 983 | +56.6% ▲ |
| NE | 43.4K | 16 | 2,716 | +332.5% ▲ |
| S | 36.9K | 23 | 1,606 | +155.8% ▲ |
| BS | 32.5K | 64 | 508 | -19.1% ▼ |
| BN | 31.0K | 16 | 1,936 | +208.3% ▲ |
| TS | 30.3K | 9 | 3,362 | +435.6% ▲ |
| E | 25.8K | 30 | 859 | +36.9% ▲ |
| SE | 21.2K | 24 | 882 | +40.5% ▲ |
| L | 21.0K | 22 | 956 | +52.3% ▲ |
| M | 20.8K | 19 | 1,096 | +74.6% ▲ |
| WF | 20.3K | 15 | 1,356 | +116.0% ▲ |
| LS | 19.9K | 14 | 1,420 | +126.2% ▲ |
| BD | 19.4K | 7 | 2,765 | +340.4% ▲ |
| ME | 18.6K | 6 | 3,102 | +394.1% ▲ |
| NR | 17.4K | 23 | 756 | +20.4% ▲ |
| NG | 17.3K | 11 | 1,568 | +149.8% ▲ |
| OL | 17.1K | 7 | 2,442 | +289.0% ▲ |
| IP | 16.6K | 12 | 1,382 | +120.1% ▲ |
| PR | 16.3K | 8 | 2,044 | +225.5% ▲ |
| PE | 14.8K | 14 | 1,060 | +68.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CGL BIRMINGHAM NORTH | 31,158 |
| FORWARD LEEDS | 19,268 |
| NEW VISION BRADFORD | 19,144 |
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.