Buprenorphine Prescribing at COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE MISUSE TEAM
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
479
Total Quantity
23.4K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+30.8%
COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE MISUSE TEAM prescribed 479 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,080 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,080 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.8% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +30.8% 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.