Buprenorphine Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
873
Total Quantity
3,626
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+138.3%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 873 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,980 to the NHS. This is 138.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,980 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.3% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +138.3% 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.