Meloxicam Prescribing at BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,538
Total Quantity
44.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+2225.3%

BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,538 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,688 to the NHS. This is 2225.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Meloxicam is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,538
Total Quantity43,967
Total NHS Cost£1,688
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+2225.3%

Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,538 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+2225.3% 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.