Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at LIKEWISE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
14,265
Total Quantity
296.1K
NHS Cost
£172.7K
vs National Avg
+2172.1%
LIKEWISE prescribed 14,265 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £172,669 to the NHS. This is 2172.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,256
Jun 2026
1,061
Jun 2026
1,261
Jun 2026
1,202
Jun 2026
1,101
Jun 2026
1,256
Jun 2026
1,141
Jun 2026
1,311
Jun 2026
1,187
Jun 2026
1,067
Jun 2026
1,147
Jun 2026
1,275
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 296,093 |
| Total NHS Cost | £172,669 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2172.1% |
Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 628 items |
| Difference | +2172.1% 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.