Buprenorphine Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,772
Total Quantity
8,950
NHS Cost
£27.6K
vs National Avg
+383.7%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,772 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,626 to the NHS. This is 383.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,772 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,626 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +383.7% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,772 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +383.7% 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.