Naproxen Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
764
Total Quantity
41.9K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-22.6%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 764 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,480 to the NHS. This is 22.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,480 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.6% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | -22.6% 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.