Buprenorphine Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

848

Total Quantity

5,803

NHS Cost

£19.1K

vs National Avg

+131.5%

NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 848 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,063 to the NHS. This is 131.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	848
Total Quantity	5,803
Total NHS Cost	£19,063
Presentations	21 different forms
vs National Average	+131.5%

Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	848 items
National average per practice	366 items
Difference	+131.5% 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.