Ibuprofen Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
146
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£436
vs National Avg
+19.8%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 146 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £436 to the NHS. This is 19.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items146
Total Quantity10,891
Total NHS Cost£436
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+19.8%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice146 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+19.8% 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.