Buprenorphine Prescribing at VIA MERTON
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
211
Total Quantity
7,482
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-42.4%
VIA MERTON prescribed 211 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,472 to the NHS. This is 42.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 211 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,482 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,472 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.4% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 211 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -42.4% 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.