Buprenorphine Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
559
Total Quantity
2,156
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+52.6%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 559 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,082 to the NHS. This is 52.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 559 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,082 |
| Presentations | 19 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.6% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 559 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +52.6% 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.