Naproxen Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,925
Total Quantity
104.4K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+95%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,925 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,657 to the NHS. This is 95% 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
165
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,925 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,657 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,925 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | +95% 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.