Buprenorphine Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

261

Total Quantity

1,096

NHS Cost

£10.0K

vs National Avg

-28.8%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 261 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,046 to the NHS. This is 28.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	261
Total Quantity	1,096
Total NHS Cost	£10,046
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	-28.8%

Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	261 items
National average per practice	366 items
Difference	-28.8% 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.