Buprenorphine Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
468
Total Quantity
1,935
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+27.8%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 468 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,257 to the NHS. This is 27.8% 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
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,257 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.8% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | +27.8% 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.