Buprenorphine Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,262
Total Quantity
6,929
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+244.5%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,262 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,325 to the NHS. This is 244.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,262 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,325 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +244.5% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,262 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +244.5% 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.