Buprenorphine Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,269
Total Quantity
8,473
NHS Cost
£23.7K
vs National Avg
+246.4%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,269 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,670 to the NHS. This is 246.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,269 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,473 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,670 |
| Presentations | 30 different forms |
| vs National Average | +246.4% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,269 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +246.4% 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.