Ibuprofen Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON

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

Items (12m)
64
Total Quantity
5,434
NHS Cost
£125
vs National Avg
-47.5%

GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 64 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £125 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items64
Total Quantity5,434
Total NHS Cost£125
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-47.5%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice64 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference-47.5% 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.