Ibuprofen Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
140
Total Quantity
8,662
NHS Cost
£297
vs National Avg
+14.9%

MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 140 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £297 to the NHS. This is 14.9% 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
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items140
Total Quantity8,662
Total NHS Cost£297
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+14.9%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice140 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+14.9% 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.