Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at SPECTRUM
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
13,018
Total Quantity
291.7K
NHS Cost
£375.3K
vs National Avg
+1973.5%
SPECTRUM prescribed 13,018 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £375,303 to the NHS. This is 1973.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,098
Jul 2026
1,047
Jul 2026
1,108
Jul 2026
1,080
Jul 2026
995
Jul 2026
1,107
Jul 2026
1,109
Jul 2026
1,146
Jul 2026
1,135
Jul 2026
973
Jul 2026
1,065
Jul 2026
1,155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,018 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £375,303 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1973.5% |
Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,018 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 628 items |
| Difference | +1973.5% 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.