Buprenorphine Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
642
Total Quantity
2,765
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+75.3%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 642 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,857 to the NHS. This is 75.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 642 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,765 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,857 |
| Presentations | 23 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.3% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 642 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +75.3% 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.