Buprenorphine Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
875
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-26.8%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 268 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,264 to the NHS. This is 26.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 875 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,264 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.8% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -26.8% 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.