Buprenorphine Prescribing at IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
781
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-35.6%
IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 236 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,475 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 781 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,475 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.6% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -35.6% 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.