Buprenorphine Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
994
Total Quantity
4,194
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+171.3%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 994 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,792 to the NHS. This is 171.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 994 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,792 |
| Presentations | 25 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.3% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 994 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +171.3% 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.