Piroxicam
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
301.8K
NHS Cost
£820.6K
Practices
5,253
Avg per Practice
58
Overview
Piroxicam is prescribed by 5,253 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 301,840 items were prescribed at a total cost of £820,615 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
21,821
Jun 2026
20,416
Jun 2026
22,235
Jun 2026
21,158
Jun 2026
20,739
Jun 2026
21,618
Jun 2026
20,222
Jun 2026
20,026
Jun 2026
20,753
Jun 2026
18,668
Jun 2026
19,368
Jun 2026
20,042
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 22.0K | 139 | 158 | +174.6% ▲ |
| TS | 18.5K | 77 | 241 | +318.6% ▲ |
| BD | 18.1K | 62 | 293 | +409.0% ▲ |
| WF | 11.0K | 61 | 180 | +212.7% ▲ |
| LS | 10.7K | 89 | 121 | +109.9% ▲ |
| RM | 10.2K | 69 | 148 | +157.7% ▲ |
| M | 9,126 | 116 | 79 | +36.9% ▲ |
| RG | 7,886 | 62 | 127 | +121.2% ▲ |
| DH | 7,601 | 36 | 211 | +267.1% ▲ |
| CO | 7,447 | 37 | 201 | +250.1% ▲ |
| SL | 6,663 | 41 | 163 | +182.6% ▲ |
| SR | 6,190 | 36 | 172 | +199.0% ▲ |
| DL | 6,095 | 37 | 165 | +186.4% ▲ |
| BB | 5,906 | 65 | 91 | +58.1% ▲ |
| E | 5,531 | 91 | 61 | +5.7% ▲ |
| IG | 5,410 | 43 | 126 | +118.8% ▲ |
| FY | 5,156 | 33 | 156 | +171.7% ▲ |
| PE | 4,633 | 54 | 86 | +49.2% ▲ |
| IP | 4,299 | 41 | 105 | +82.4% ▲ |
| SE | 4,224 | 58 | 73 | +26.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BEVAN GROUP PRACTICE | 1,688 |
| TULASI MEDICAL CENTRE | 1,553 |
| MCKENZIE HOUSE SURGERY | 1,386 |
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.