Buprenorphine Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

774

Total Quantity

2,918

NHS Cost

£14.1K

vs National Avg

+111.3%

NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 774 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,126 to the NHS. This is 111.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	774
Total Quantity	2,918
Total NHS Cost	£14,126
Presentations	23 different forms
vs National Average	+111.3%

Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	774 items
National average per practice	366 items
Difference	+111.3% 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.