Buprenorphine Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,966
Total Quantity
9,937
NHS Cost
£38.9K
vs National Avg
+436.7%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,966 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,880 to the NHS. This is 436.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,937 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,880 |
| Presentations | 29 different forms |
| vs National Average | +436.7% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +436.7% 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.