Naproxen Prescribing at HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

1,154

Total Quantity

75.7K

NHS Cost

£2.9K

vs National Avg

+16.9%

HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,154 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,942 to the NHS. This is 16.9% 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

103

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

112

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,154
Total Quantity	75,667
Total NHS Cost	£2,942
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+16.9%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,154 items
National average per practice	987 items
Difference	+16.9% 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.