Buprenorphine Prescribing at VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
2,501
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+55.9%
VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 571 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,835 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,835 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.