Buprenorphine Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
881
Total Quantity
6,854
NHS Cost
£24.8K
vs National Avg
+140.5%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 881 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,763 to the NHS. This is 140.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 881 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,854 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,763 |
| Presentations | 23 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.5% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 881 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +140.5% 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.