Ibuprofen Prescribing at HELIX MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
226
Total Quantity
23.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-55.6%
HELIX MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 226 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,071 to the NHS. This is 55.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,071 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.6% |
Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 509 items |
| Difference | -55.6% 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.