Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at LEWISHAM DAT
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,683
Total Quantity
83.8K
NHS Cost
£260.4K
vs National Avg
+805.2%
LEWISHAM DAT prescribed 5,683 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £260,412 to the NHS. This is 805.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
475
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,683 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,809 |
| Total NHS Cost | £260,412 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +805.2% |
Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,683 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 628 items |
| Difference | +805.2% 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.