Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at ADDICTIONS SERVICE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
10,697
Total Quantity
216.2K
NHS Cost
£104.3K
vs National Avg
+1603.8%
ADDICTIONS SERVICE prescribed 10,697 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £104,338 to the NHS. This is 1603.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
796
Jul 2026
854
Jul 2026
893
Jul 2026
942
Jul 2026
851
Jul 2026
927
Jul 2026
819
Jul 2026
937
Jul 2026
1,014
Jul 2026
796
Jul 2026
903
Jul 2026
965
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,236 |
| Total NHS Cost | £104,338 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1603.8% |
Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 628 items |
| Difference | +1603.8% 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.