Buprenorphine Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
399
Total Quantity
1,880
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+8.9%
GP DIRECT prescribed 399 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,622 to the NHS. This is 8.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,622 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.9% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +8.9% 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.