Buprenorphine Prescribing at LANCASHIRE INSPIRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
535
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+46%
LANCASHIRE INSPIRE prescribed 535 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,525 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 535 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,525 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 535 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +46% 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.