Piroxicam Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES

Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)

223

Total Quantity

19.2K

NHS Cost

£501

vs National Avg

+288.1%

BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 223 items of Piroxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £501 to the NHS. This is 288.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Piroxicam is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	223
Total Quantity	19,160
Total NHS Cost	£501
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+288.1%

Piroxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	223 items
National average per practice	58 items
Difference	+288.1% 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.