Ibuprofen Prescribing at ASHURST PRIMARY CARE

Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)

218

Total Quantity

24.2K

NHS Cost

£953

vs National Avg

-57.1%

ASHURST PRIMARY CARE prescribed 218 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £953 to the NHS. This is 57.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	218
Total Quantity	24,200
Total NHS Cost	£953
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-57.1%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice	218 items
National average per practice	509 items
Difference	-57.1% vs national average

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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.