Ibuprofen
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
870.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5M
Practices
7,144
Avg per Practice
122
Overview
Ibuprofen is prescribed by 7,144 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 870,619 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,453,188 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
74,026
Jun 2026
67,916
Jun 2026
73,017
Jun 2026
67,687
Jun 2026
68,361
Jun 2026
71,893
Jun 2026
68,573
Jun 2026
69,811
Jun 2026
70,468
Jun 2026
61,777
Jun 2026
65,531
Jun 2026
63,946
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 36.7K | 270 | 136 | +11.6% ▲ |
| S | 29.0K | 174 | 167 | +36.6% ▲ |
| NE | 28.9K | 145 | 199 | +63.2% ▲ |
| M | 25.2K | 179 | 141 | +15.7% ▲ |
| NG | 24.4K | 142 | 172 | +40.7% ▲ |
| L | 19.9K | 148 | 135 | +10.5% ▲ |
| DN | 17.5K | 88 | 198 | +62.8% ▲ |
| PL | 16.9K | 49 | 345 | +182.6% ▲ |
| E | 16.8K | 147 | 115 | -6.1% ▼ |
| PO | 16.5K | 66 | 250 | +104.8% ▲ |
| PE | 16.4K | 92 | 178 | +46.0% ▲ |
| N | 15.8K | 121 | 130 | +7.0% ▲ |
| EX | 14.8K | 60 | 247 | +102.9% ▲ |
| HU | 14.7K | 47 | 313 | +156.8% ▲ |
| LS | 14.5K | 92 | 157 | +29.1% ▲ |
| CV | 13.9K | 113 | 123 | +0.8% vs avg |
| YO | 13.7K | 50 | 273 | +124.0% ▲ |
| DE | 13.6K | 80 | 170 | +39.4% ▲ |
| BS | 13.4K | 81 | 165 | +35.3% ▲ |
| WA | 13.1K | 89 | 147 | +20.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE ROXTON PRACTICE | 1,439 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,388 |
| MUNRO MEDICAL CENTRE | 1,370 |
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.