Naproxen Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
2,542
Total Quantity
118.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+157.5%

BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,542 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,384 to the NHS. This is 157.5% 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
207
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
213

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,542
Total Quantity118,578
Total NHS Cost£5,384
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+157.5%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,542 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+157.5% 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.