Buprenorphine Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,031
Total Quantity
4,186
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+181.4%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,031 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,134 to the NHS. This is 181.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,031 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,134 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181.4% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,031 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +181.4% 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.