Meloxicam
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
357.9K
NHS Cost
£420.8K
Practices
5,411
Avg per Practice
66
Overview
Meloxicam is prescribed by 5,411 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 357,897 items were prescribed at a total cost of £420,793 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
26,139
Jun 2026
24,427
Jun 2026
26,189
Jun 2026
25,312
Jun 2026
24,656
Jun 2026
25,787
Jun 2026
24,609
Jun 2026
25,066
Jun 2026
25,452
Jun 2026
22,388
Jun 2026
24,130
Jun 2026
23,990
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH | 17.6K | 50 | 351 | +431.2% ▲ |
| LE | 16.5K | 115 | 144 | +117.1% ▲ |
| PE | 12.4K | 85 | 146 | +121.0% ▲ |
| DN | 11.5K | 78 | 147 | +122.1% ▲ |
| CB | 11.0K | 45 | 245 | +271.3% ▲ |
| PO | 9,904 | 61 | 162 | +145.7% ▲ |
| CV | 9,532 | 95 | 100 | +51.7% ▲ |
| WF | 9,278 | 56 | 166 | +150.7% ▲ |
| HU | 8,307 | 41 | 203 | +206.5% ▲ |
| BS | 8,049 | 75 | 107 | +62.3% ▲ |
| TN | 7,868 | 64 | 123 | +85.9% ▲ |
| RG | 7,411 | 64 | 116 | +75.2% ▲ |
| NR | 7,389 | 72 | 103 | +55.2% ▲ |
| SO | 6,691 | 52 | 129 | +94.7% ▲ |
| S | 6,574 | 97 | 68 | +2.6% ▲ |
| NN | 6,549 | 57 | 115 | +73.8% ▲ |
| B | 6,486 | 121 | 54 | -18.9% ▼ |
| LS | 6,291 | 78 | 81 | +22.1% ▲ |
| DT | 5,624 | 22 | 256 | +286.7% ▲ |
| BB | 5,575 | 53 | 105 | +59.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SHORE MEDICAL | 2,303 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 2,150 |
| THE ROXTON PRACTICE | 1,868 |
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.