Naproxen Prescribing at LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,241
Total Quantity
64.6K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+25.7%

LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,241 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,859 to the NHS. This is 25.7% 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
111
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,241
Total Quantity64,552
Total NHS Cost£7,859
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+25.7%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,241 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+25.7% 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.