Naproxen Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
800
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-19%
MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 800 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,635 to the NHS. This is 19% below the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 800 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,543 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,635 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 800 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | -19% vs national average |
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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.