Ibuprofen Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

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

Items (12m)
210
Total Quantity
15.9K
NHS Cost
£455
vs National Avg
+72.3%

CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 210 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £455 to the NHS. This is 72.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items210
Total Quantity15,896
Total NHS Cost£455
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+72.3%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice210 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+72.3% 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.