Buprenorphine Prescribing at THE RIVER SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
350
Total Quantity
1,342
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-4.5%
THE RIVER SURGERY prescribed 350 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,652 to the NHS. This is 4.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,342 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,652 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.5% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -4.5% 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.