Mefenamic acid
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
312.6K
NHS Cost
£3.6M
Practices
6,919
Avg per Practice
45
Overview
Mefenamic acid is prescribed by 6,919 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 312,565 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,574,819 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
16,852
Jun 2026
16,074
Jun 2026
17,198
Jun 2026
16,129
Jun 2026
17,711
Jun 2026
18,839
Jun 2026
17,770
Jun 2026
16,667
Jun 2026
18,740
Jun 2026
17,075
Jun 2026
18,556
Jun 2026
16,554
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 16.8K | 256 | 66 | +44.9% ▲ |
| M | 11.4K | 180 | 63 | +39.6% ▲ |
| E | 9,185 | 144 | 64 | +41.2% ▲ |
| SE | 7,807 | 113 | 69 | +52.9% ▲ |
| L | 7,262 | 134 | 54 | +19.9% ▲ |
| CV | 6,131 | 115 | 53 | +17.9% ▲ |
| SW | 5,867 | 107 | 55 | +21.2% ▲ |
| BS | 5,785 | 80 | 72 | +60.0% ▲ |
| N | 5,619 | 119 | 47 | +4.4% ▲ |
| RG | 5,461 | 69 | 79 | +75.0% ▲ |
| PE | 5,222 | 93 | 56 | +24.3% ▲ |
| WA | 5,090 | 86 | 59 | +31.0% ▲ |
| PO | 4,827 | 66 | 73 | +61.7% ▲ |
| CM | 4,653 | 67 | 69 | +53.5% ▲ |
| OX | 4,526 | 59 | 77 | +69.7% ▲ |
| NE | 4,415 | 124 | 36 | -21.2% ▼ |
| LE | 4,235 | 111 | 38 | -15.5% ▼ |
| ME | 4,118 | 65 | 63 | +40.3% ▲ |
| BN | 4,051 | 76 | 53 | +17.9% ▲ |
| GU | 3,994 | 68 | 59 | +29.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 474 |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 451 |
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | 404 |
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.