Naproxen Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,073

Total Quantity

49.8K

NHS Cost

£2.1K

vs National Avg

+8.7%

FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,073 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,091 to the NHS. This is 8.7% 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

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,073
Total Quantity	49,798
Total NHS Cost	£2,091
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+8.7%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,073 items
National average per practice	987 items
Difference	+8.7% 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.