Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at FORWARD LEEDS

Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
19,268
Total Quantity
339.2K
NHS Cost
£400.1K
vs National Avg
+2969%

FORWARD LEEDS prescribed 19,268 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £400,057 to the NHS. This is 2969% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,631
Jun 2026
1,475
Jun 2026
1,628
Jun 2026
1,727
Jun 2026
1,598
Jun 2026
1,631
Jun 2026
1,489
Jun 2026
1,771
Jun 2026
1,680
Jun 2026
1,518
Jun 2026
1,551
Jun 2026
1,569

Prescribing Details

Total Items19,268
Total Quantity339,222
Total NHS Cost£400,057
Presentations19 different forms
vs National Average+2969%

Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice19,268 items
National average per practice628 items
Difference+2969% vs national average
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.