Buprenorphine Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
244
Total Quantity
984
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
-33.4%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 244 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,684 to the NHS. This is 33.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,684 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.4% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -33.4% 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.