Buprenorphine Prescribing at SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
272
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-25.7%
SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE prescribed 272 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,005 to the NHS. This is 25.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,181 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,005 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.7% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -25.7% 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.