Buprenorphine Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
697
Total Quantity
2,720
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+90.3%
KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 697 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,713 to the NHS. This is 90.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,713 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.3% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +90.3% 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.