Buprenorphine Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
2,727
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-50%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 183 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,010 to the NHS. This is 50% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,727 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,010 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -50% 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.