Meloxicam Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
256
Total Quantity
8,916
NHS Cost
£263
vs National Avg
+287%

AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 256 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £263 to the NHS. This is 287% above the national average prescribing rate. Meloxicam is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items256
Total Quantity8,916
Total NHS Cost£263
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+287%

Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice256 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+287% 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.