Buprenorphine Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

775

Total Quantity

4,697

NHS Cost

£14.5K

vs National Avg

+111.6%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 775 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,511 to the NHS. This is 111.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	775
Total Quantity	4,697
Total NHS Cost	£14,511
Presentations	20 different forms
vs National Average	+111.6%

Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	775 items
National average per practice	366 items
Difference	+111.6% 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.