Buprenorphine Prescribing at BLACKPOOL SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
152
Total Quantity
5,658
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-58.5%
BLACKPOOL SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE prescribed 152 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,118 to the NHS. This is 58.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,658 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,118 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.5% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -58.5% 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.