Ibuprofen Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
17.4K
NHS Cost
£484
vs National Avg
+41.1%

LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 172 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £484 to the NHS. This is 41.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items172
Total Quantity17,433
Total NHS Cost£484
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+41.1%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice172 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+41.1% 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.