Buprenorphine Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
564
Total Quantity
4,363
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+54%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 564 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,027 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,363 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,027 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.