Piroxicam
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
7,502
NHS Cost
£87.7K
Practices
1,097
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Piroxicam is prescribed by 1,097 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,502 items were prescribed at a total cost of £87,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 192 | 10 | 19 | +182.4% ▲ |
| PE | 166 | 10 | 17 | +144.1% ▲ |
| ST | 160 | 10 | 16 | +135.3% ▲ |
| BB | 133 | 7 | 19 | +179.4% ▲ |
| B | 131 | 6 | 22 | +220.6% ▲ |
| CV | 123 | 8 | 15 | +126.5% ▲ |
| RG | 121 | 8 | 15 | +122.1% ▲ |
| M | 118 | 6 | 20 | +189.7% ▲ |
| DN | 117 | 8 | 15 | +114.7% ▲ |
| HU | 110 | 6 | 18 | +169.1% ▲ |
| ME | 107 | 7 | 15 | +125.0% ▲ |
| WS | 104 | 7 | 15 | +119.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE | 53 |
| MONK BRETTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE | 52 |
| NORTHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE | 51 |
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.