Ibuprofen Prescribing at DR LOCAL CARE DIRECT OOH

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

Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
7,230
NHS Cost
£160
vs National Avg
-57.3%

DR LOCAL CARE DIRECT OOH prescribed 52 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £160 to the NHS. This is 57.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items52
Total Quantity7,230
Total NHS Cost£160
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-57.3%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice52 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference-57.3% 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.