Naproxen Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
2,407
Total Quantity
124.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+143.8%

LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,407 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,412 to the NHS. This is 143.8% 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
196
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
219

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,407
Total Quantity124,215
Total NHS Cost£5,412
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+143.8%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,407 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+143.8% 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.