Buprenorphine Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
1,474
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-50%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 183 items of Buprenorphine over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,413 to the NHS. This is 50% below the national average prescribing rate. Buprenorphine is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,474 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,413 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50% |
Buprenorphine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 366 items |
| Difference | -50% 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.