Mefenamic acid Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

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

Items (12m)
225
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+398.1%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 225 items of Mefenamic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,097 to the NHS. This is 398.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Mefenamic acid is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items225
Total Quantity16,281
Total NHS Cost£3,097
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+398.1%

Mefenamic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice225 items
National average per practice45 items
Difference+398.1% 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.