Buprenorphine Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
550
Total Quantity
2,149
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 550 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,739 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,739 |
| Presentations | 28 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.