Meloxicam Prescribing at DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
142
Total Quantity
4,234
NHS Cost
£121
vs National Avg
+114.7%

DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 142 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £121 to the NHS. This is 114.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Meloxicam is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items142
Total Quantity4,234
Total NHS Cost£121
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+114.7%

Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice142 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+114.7% 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.