Buprenorphine Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
572
Total Quantity
2,417
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+56.1%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 572 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,369 to the NHS. This is 56.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,369 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.1% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +56.1% 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.