Buprenorphine Prescribing at FIRSTCARE PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

119

Total Quantity

484

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

-67.5%

FIRSTCARE PRACTICE prescribed 119 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,112 to the NHS. This is 67.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	119
Total Quantity	484
Total NHS Cost	£2,112
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-67.5%

Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	119 items
National average per practice	366 items
Difference	-67.5% 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.