Buprenorphine Prescribing at LUSON
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
1,984
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-1.7%
LUSON prescribed 360 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,104 to the NHS. This is 1.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,104 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.7% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -1.7% 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.