Etoricoxib
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
514.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9M
Practices
6,388
Avg per Practice
81
Overview
Etoricoxib is prescribed by 6,388 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 514,678 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,942,949 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
37,662
Jun 2026
35,638
Jun 2026
38,479
Jun 2026
37,054
Jun 2026
36,633
Jun 2026
38,436
Jun 2026
36,913
Jun 2026
37,680
Jun 2026
38,231
Jun 2026
34,203
Jun 2026
36,830
Jun 2026
37,509
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | 26.8K | 43 | 623 | +672.6% ▲ |
| NR | 20.2K | 74 | 273 | +238.3% ▲ |
| LE | 18.5K | 122 | 152 | +88.2% ▲ |
| TN | 14.8K | 72 | 205 | +154.6% ▲ |
| IP | 13.0K | 60 | 216 | +168.1% ▲ |
| LS | 12.6K | 87 | 145 | +80.3% ▲ |
| BN | 12.0K | 74 | 162 | +101.4% ▲ |
| CM | 11.9K | 66 | 180 | +123.7% ▲ |
| E | 11.1K | 128 | 87 | +7.4% ▲ |
| NE | 10.6K | 109 | 97 | +20.7% ▲ |
| ME | 10.3K | 63 | 163 | +102.6% ▲ |
| CV | 10.3K | 100 | 103 | +27.3% ▲ |
| GL | 9,290 | 67 | 139 | +72.1% ▲ |
| CB | 9,040 | 47 | 192 | +138.6% ▲ |
| L | 8,866 | 135 | 66 | -18.5% ▼ |
| WA | 8,845 | 81 | 109 | +35.5% ▲ |
| YO | 8,786 | 43 | 204 | +153.5% ▲ |
| BS | 8,698 | 79 | 110 | +36.6% ▲ |
| PE | 7,910 | 82 | 97 | +19.7% ▲ |
| NN | 7,854 | 64 | 123 | +52.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 2,928 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 2,808 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 2,561 |
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.