Buprenorphine Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
647
Total Quantity
2,737
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+76.6%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 647 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,416 to the NHS. This is 76.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 647 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,737 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,416 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.6% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 647 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +76.6% 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.