Buprenorphine Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,258
Total Quantity
6,287
NHS Cost
£23.4K
vs National Avg
+243.4%

NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,258 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,436 to the NHS. This is 243.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
106

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,258
Total Quantity6,287
Total NHS Cost£23,436
Presentations21 different forms
vs National Average+243.4%

Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,258 items
National average per practice366 items
Difference+243.4% vs national average
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.