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 Items | 1,258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,287 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,436 |
| Presentations | 21 different forms |
| vs National Average | +243.4% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +243.4% 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.