Mefenamic acid Prescribing at LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
58
Total Quantity
4,896
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+28.4%

LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 58 items of Mefenamic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,019 to the NHS. This is 28.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Mefenamic acid is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items58
Total Quantity4,896
Total NHS Cost£1,019
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+28.4%

Mefenamic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice58 items
National average per practice45 items
Difference+28.4% 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.