Buprenorphine Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
1,971
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+20.7%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 442 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,657 to the NHS. This is 20.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,971 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,657 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.7% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +20.7% 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.