Naproxen Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,805
Total Quantity
81.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+82.8%

DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,805 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,371 to the NHS. This is 82.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
166

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,805
Total Quantity81,712
Total NHS Cost£3,371
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+82.8%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,805 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+82.8% 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.