Buprenorphine Prescribing at LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
269
Total Quantity
1,103
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-26.6%
LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 269 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,702 to the NHS. This is 26.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 269 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,702 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.6% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 269 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -26.6% 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.