Naproxen Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,387
Total Quantity
72.2K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+40.5%

HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,387 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,078 to the NHS. This is 40.5% 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
127
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,387
Total Quantity72,243
Total NHS Cost£3,078
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+40.5%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,387 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+40.5% 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.