Piroxicam Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

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

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

9,432

NHS Cost

£246

vs National Avg

+67.1%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 96 items of Piroxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £246 to the NHS. This is 67.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Piroxicam is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	96
Total Quantity	9,432
Total NHS Cost	£246
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+67.1%

Piroxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	96 items
National average per practice	58 items
Difference	+67.1% 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.