Ibuprofen Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
259
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£436
vs National Avg
+112.5%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 259 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £436 to the NHS. This is 112.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 259 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,446 |
| Total NHS Cost | £436 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.5% |
Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 259 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 122 items |
| Difference | +112.5% 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.