Naproxen
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
7.6M
NHS Cost
£18.9M
Practices
7,655
Avg per Practice
987
Overview
Naproxen is prescribed by 7,655 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,557,245 items were prescribed at a total cost of £18,916,104 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
656,743
Jun 2026
613,981
Jun 2026
666,203
Jun 2026
632,143
Jun 2026
627,508
Jun 2026
657,399
Jun 2026
618,339
Jun 2026
609,626
Jun 2026
646,030
Jun 2026
578,552
Jun 2026
624,532
Jun 2026
617,351
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 251.0K | 287 | 874 | -11.4% ▼ |
| S | 226.4K | 182 | 1,244 | +26.0% ▲ |
| NE | 225.3K | 155 | 1,454 | +47.2% ▲ |
| M | 182.2K | 195 | 934 | -5.4% ▼ |
| NG | 167.9K | 147 | 1,142 | +15.7% ▲ |
| DN | 148.2K | 101 | 1,467 | +48.6% ▲ |
| PE | 147.8K | 103 | 1,435 | +45.4% ▲ |
| L | 139.0K | 155 | 897 | -9.1% ▼ |
| LE | 137.6K | 142 | 969 | -1.8% vs avg |
| CV | 131.9K | 127 | 1,039 | +5.2% ▲ |
| PO | 123.3K | 71 | 1,736 | +75.9% ▲ |
| TS | 116.3K | 79 | 1,472 | +49.1% ▲ |
| LS | 116.1K | 95 | 1,222 | +23.8% ▲ |
| BS | 114.8K | 84 | 1,367 | +38.5% ▲ |
| DE | 108.0K | 93 | 1,161 | +17.6% ▲ |
| NR | 106.2K | 76 | 1,397 | +41.5% ▲ |
| NN | 105.9K | 73 | 1,451 | +47.0% ▲ |
| PL | 105.9K | 56 | 1,890 | +91.5% ▲ |
| BB | 104.1K | 74 | 1,407 | +42.5% ▲ |
| SE | 103.9K | 126 | 824 | -16.5% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 11,790 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 10,943 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 9,566 |
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.