Naproxen Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,232
Total Quantity
66.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+24.8%

DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,232 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,767 to the NHS. This is 24.8% 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
83
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,232
Total Quantity66,257
Total NHS Cost£2,767
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+24.8%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,232 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+24.8% 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.