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 Items1,469
Total Quantity74,324
Total NHS Cost£2,864
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+48.8%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,469 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+48.8% 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.