Mefenamic acid Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
7,214
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+229.8%

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 149 items of Mefenamic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,336 to the NHS. This is 229.8% 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
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items149
Total Quantity7,214
Total NHS Cost£1,336
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+229.8%

Mefenamic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice149 items
National average per practice45 items
Difference+229.8% 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.