Naproxen Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

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

Items (12m)
1,796
Total Quantity
99.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+81.9%

CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,796 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,314 to the NHS. This is 81.9% 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
147
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
157

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,796
Total Quantity99,696
Total NHS Cost£3,314
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+81.9%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,796 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+81.9% 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.