Buprenorphine Prescribing at FAMILY DOCTORS
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
216
Total Quantity
953
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-41%
FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 216 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,874 to the NHS. This is 41% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 953 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,874 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -41% 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.