Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

356

Total Quantity

4,386

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

-43.3%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 356 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,195 to the NHS. This is 43.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	356
Total Quantity	4,386
Total NHS Cost	£3,195
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-43.3%

Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	356 items
National average per practice	628 items
Difference	-43.3% 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.