Naproxen Prescribing at COWES MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,590
Total Quantity
110.6K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+61.1%

COWES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,590 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,387 to the NHS. This is 61.1% 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
145
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,590
Total Quantity110,640
Total NHS Cost£4,387
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+61.1%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,590 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+61.1% 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.