Buprenorphine Prescribing at ELM SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

503

Total Quantity

2,050

NHS Cost

£8.1K

vs National Avg

+37.3%

ELM SURGERY prescribed 503 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,068 to the NHS. This is 37.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	503
Total Quantity	2,050
Total NHS Cost	£8,068
Presentations	17 different forms
vs National Average	+37.3%

Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	503 items
National average per practice	366 items
Difference	+37.3% 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.