Buprenorphine Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
633
Total Quantity
4,002
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+72.8%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 633 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,776 to the NHS. This is 72.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,776 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.8% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +72.8% 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.