Naproxen Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,444
Total Quantity
76.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+46.3%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,444 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,746 to the NHS. This is 46.3% 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
126
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,444 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,746 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.3% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,444 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | +46.3% 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.