Bupivacaine hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

Local anaesthesia | Anaesthesia

Items (12m)

385

Total Quantity

385

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+705.3%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 385 items of Bupivacaine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,832 to the NHS. This is 705.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Bupivacaine hydrochloride is classified under Local anaesthesia in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	385
Total Quantity	385
Total NHS Cost	£1,832
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+705.3%

Bupivacaine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	385 items
National average per practice	48 items
Difference	+705.3% 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.