Buprenorphine Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
977
Total Quantity
5,539
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+166.7%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 977 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,630 to the NHS. This is 166.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,539 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,630 |
| Presentations | 22 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.7% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +166.7% 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.