Ketoprofen
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
143.8K
NHS Cost
£654.0K
Practices
4,008
Avg per Practice
36
Overview
Ketoprofen is prescribed by 4,008 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 143,808 items were prescribed at a total cost of £654,029 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
8,688
Jun 2026
8,339
Jun 2026
8,910
Jun 2026
8,572
Jun 2026
8,372
Jun 2026
8,724
Jun 2026
8,357
Jun 2026
8,311
Jun 2026
8,774
Jun 2026
8,104
Jun 2026
8,491
Jun 2026
8,630
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.1K | 78 | 193 | +438.4% ▲ |
| B | 6,984 | 105 | 67 | +85.2% ▲ |
| CB | 6,841 | 41 | 167 | +364.9% ▲ |
| SL | 5,397 | 37 | 146 | +306.4% ▲ |
| BD | 4,233 | 42 | 101 | +180.8% ▲ |
| DN | 3,931 | 27 | 146 | +305.6% ▲ |
| M | 3,824 | 51 | 75 | +108.9% ▲ |
| RG | 3,123 | 31 | 101 | +180.5% ▲ |
| CA | 3,041 | 26 | 117 | +225.9% ▲ |
| NN | 2,854 | 38 | 75 | +109.2% ▲ |
| DY | 2,841 | 35 | 81 | +126.2% ▲ |
| EX | 2,765 | 29 | 95 | +165.5% ▲ |
| PL | 2,602 | 25 | 104 | +190.0% ▲ |
| WF | 2,543 | 40 | 64 | +77.2% ▲ |
| BB | 2,198 | 37 | 59 | +65.5% ▲ |
| OL | 2,143 | 28 | 77 | +113.1% ▲ |
| WR | 2,131 | 26 | 82 | +128.4% ▲ |
| ME | 2,129 | 30 | 71 | +97.8% ▲ |
| CT | 2,084 | 29 | 72 | +100.3% ▲ |
| GL | 2,041 | 39 | 52 | +45.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE | 1,546 |
| BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | 1,458 |
| MANOR FARM MEDICAL CENTRE | 1,282 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief
- Paragraph: Rubefacients, topical NSAIDs, capsaicin and poultices
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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.