Buprenorphine Prescribing at NHS BWD SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
223
Total Quantity
8,763
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-39.1%
NHS BWD SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE prescribed 223 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,716 to the NHS. This is 39.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,716 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.1% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -39.1% 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.