Naproxen Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,007
Total Quantity
47.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+2%

HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,007 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,818 to the NHS. This is 2% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
68

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,007
Total Quantity47,256
Total NHS Cost£1,818
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+2%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,007 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+2% 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.