Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at CGL BIRMINGHAM NORTH
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
31,158
Total Quantity
607.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2M
vs National Avg
+4862.8%
CGL BIRMINGHAM NORTH prescribed 31,158 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,180,835 to the NHS. This is 4862.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2,608
Jul 2026
2,480
Jul 2026
2,828
Jul 2026
2,541
Jul 2026
2,429
Jul 2026
2,504
Jul 2026
2,576
Jul 2026
2,792
Jul 2026
2,687
Jul 2026
2,418
Jul 2026
2,663
Jul 2026
2,632
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 31,158 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 607,219 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,180,835 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4862.8% |
Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 31,158 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 628 items |
| Difference | +4862.8% 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.