Naproxen Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,469
Total Quantity
74.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+48.8%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,469 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,864 to the NHS. This is 48.8% 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
146
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,864 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.8% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | +48.8% 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.