Ibuprofen Prescribing at EXTENDED HOURS

Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
94
Total Quantity
8,800
NHS Cost
£442
vs National Avg
-81.5%

EXTENDED HOURS prescribed 94 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £442 to the NHS. This is 81.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items94
Total Quantity8,800
Total NHS Cost£442
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-81.5%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice94 items
National average per practice509 items
Difference-81.5% 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.