Naproxen Prescribing at EXTENDED ACCESS

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

Items (12m)
1,499
Total Quantity
54.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+51.8%

EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 1,499 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,615 to the NHS. This is 51.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,499
Total Quantity54,481
Total NHS Cost£4,615
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+51.8%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,499 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+51.8% 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.