Ibuprofen Prescribing at ELM SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
553
Total Quantity
56.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+353.8%
ELM SURGERY prescribed 553 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,487 to the NHS. This is 353.8% 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
49
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 553 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,331 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,487 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +353.8% |
Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 553 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 122 items |
| Difference | +353.8% vs national average |
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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.