Mefenamic acid Prescribing at GP DIRECT

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

Items (12m)
136
Total Quantity
9,499
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+201.1%

GP DIRECT prescribed 136 items of Mefenamic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,911 to the NHS. This is 201.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Mefenamic acid is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items136
Total Quantity9,499
Total NHS Cost£1,911
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+201.1%

Mefenamic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice136 items
National average per practice45 items
Difference+201.1% 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.