Naproxen Prescribing at AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
1,503
Total Quantity
62.5K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+52.2%

AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,503 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,692 to the NHS. This is 52.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
145

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,503
Total Quantity62,468
Total NHS Cost£6,692
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+52.2%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,503 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+52.2% vs national average
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.