Buprenorphine Prescribing at LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
461
Total Quantity
1,740
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+25.8%
LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 461 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,653 to the NHS. This is 25.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,653 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.8% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +25.8% 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.