Buprenorphine Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,608
Total Quantity
8,643
NHS Cost
£34.2K
vs National Avg
+339%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 1,608 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £34,170 to the NHS. This is 339% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £34,170 |
| Presentations | 25 different forms |
| vs National Average | +339% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +339% 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.