Celecoxib
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
421.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4M
Practices
6,375
Avg per Practice
66
Overview
Celecoxib is prescribed by 6,375 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 420,973 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,393,425 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29,196
Jun 2026
27,747
Jun 2026
29,654
Jun 2026
29,202
Jun 2026
28,210
Jun 2026
30,361
Jun 2026
28,629
Jun 2026
29,609
Jun 2026
30,397
Jun 2026
27,087
Jun 2026
29,178
Jun 2026
29,601
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH | 28.0K | 70 | 401 | +507.0% ▲ |
| NE | 20.8K | 137 | 152 | +129.5% ▲ |
| LS | 10.6K | 85 | 124 | +88.2% ▲ |
| BB | 9,920 | 63 | 158 | +138.6% ▲ |
| PO | 9,474 | 64 | 148 | +124.2% ▲ |
| L | 9,364 | 129 | 73 | +10.0% ▲ |
| DN | 9,159 | 76 | 121 | +82.6% ▲ |
| PL | 9,098 | 49 | 186 | +181.4% ▲ |
| BN | 9,061 | 69 | 131 | +98.9% ▲ |
| HU | 8,612 | 42 | 205 | +210.6% ▲ |
| PE | 8,309 | 89 | 93 | +41.5% ▲ |
| TN | 8,169 | 71 | 115 | +74.4% ▲ |
| M | 8,047 | 120 | 67 | +1.7% vs avg |
| WF | 8,016 | 60 | 134 | +102.4% ▲ |
| BH | 7,765 | 50 | 155 | +135.3% ▲ |
| S | 7,571 | 140 | 54 | -18.0% ▼ |
| CO | 7,221 | 42 | 172 | +160.5% ▲ |
| NR | 7,068 | 69 | 102 | +55.2% ▲ |
| TS | 6,878 | 69 | 100 | +51.1% ▲ |
| YO | 6,822 | 48 | 142 | +115.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ASH GROVE | 1,596 |
| MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP | 1,400 |
| SUNLIGHT GROUP PRACTICE | 1,383 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Paragraph: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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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.