Buprenorphine Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
527
Total Quantity
2,801
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+43.9%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 527 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,564 to the NHS. This is 43.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 527 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,564 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.9% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 527 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +43.9% 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.