Buprenorphine Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
4,396
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+49%
PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 546 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,730 to the NHS. This is 49% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,396 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,730 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +49% 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.