Indometacin
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
81.2K
NHS Cost
£439.7K
Practices
5,157
Avg per Practice
16
Overview
Indometacin is prescribed by 5,157 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 81,152 items were prescribed at a total cost of £439,671 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 3,063 | 79 | 39 | +147.1% ▲ |
| B | 2,616 | 90 | 29 | +85.4% ▲ |
| S | 2,357 | 82 | 29 | +82.8% ▲ |
| DN | 1,865 | 47 | 40 | +152.9% ▲ |
| NN | 1,703 | 38 | 45 | +185.4% ▲ |
| CV | 1,659 | 57 | 29 | +85.4% ▲ |
| TS | 1,549 | 44 | 35 | +124.2% ▲ |
| PL | 1,363 | 31 | 44 | +180.3% ▲ |
| HU | 1,351 | 28 | 48 | +207.6% ▲ |
| LS | 1,262 | 50 | 25 | +60.5% ▲ |
| DL | 1,225 | 24 | 51 | +224.8% ▲ |
| YO | 1,218 | 32 | 38 | +142.7% ▲ |
| TN | 1,168 | 37 | 32 | +101.3% ▲ |
| BS | 1,160 | 44 | 26 | +68.2% ▲ |
| ST | 1,159 | 42 | 28 | +75.8% ▲ |
| M | 1,145 | 56 | 20 | +29.9% ▲ |
| PE | 1,068 | 42 | 25 | +61.8% ▲ |
| DE | 1,027 | 35 | 29 | +86.6% ▲ |
| HP | 1,001 | 29 | 35 | +119.7% ▲ |
| WF | 981 | 36 | 27 | +73.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE MOUNTS MEDICAL CENTRE | 737 |
| FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 547 |
| THE ROXTON PRACTICE | 445 |
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.