Buprenorphine Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
556
Total Quantity
2,253
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+51.8%
BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 556 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,668 to the NHS. This is 51.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 556 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,668 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.8% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 556 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +51.8% 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.