Buprenorphine Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,484
Total Quantity
8,162
NHS Cost
£24.6K
vs National Avg
+305.1%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 1,484 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,648 to the NHS. This is 305.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,162 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,648 |
| Presentations | 33 different forms |
| vs National Average | +305.1% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +305.1% 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.