Buprenorphine Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
520
Total Quantity
4,899
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+41.9%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 520 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,507 to the NHS. This is 41.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,507 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.9% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +41.9% 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.