Meloxicam Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
199
Total Quantity
5,404
NHS Cost
£250
vs National Avg
+200.9%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 199 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £250 to the NHS. This is 200.9% 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
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 199 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £250 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.9% |
Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 199 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +200.9% 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.