Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing at START

Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
5,590
Total Quantity
93.8K
NHS Cost
£107.8K
vs National Avg
+790.4%

START prescribed 5,590 items of Buprenorphine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £107,775 to the NHS. This is 790.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
819
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
603
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
510
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
616

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,590
Total Quantity93,843
Total NHS Cost£107,775
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+790.4%

Buprenorphine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,590 items
National average per practice628 items
Difference+790.4% vs national average
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.