Naproxen Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,248
Total Quantity
126.3K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+127.7%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,248 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,215 to the NHS. This is 127.7% 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
186
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,248 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,254 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,215 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.7% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,248 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | +127.7% 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.