Buprenorphine Prescribing at COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE SERVICES
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
229
Total Quantity
942
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-37.5%
COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE SERVICES prescribed 229 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,394 to the NHS. This is 37.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,394 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.5% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -37.5% 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.