Piroxicam Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP

Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
100
Total Quantity
8,708
NHS Cost
£226
vs National Avg
+74%

MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 100 items of Piroxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £226 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Piroxicam is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items100
Total Quantity8,708
Total NHS Cost£226
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+74%

Piroxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice100 items
National average per practice58 items
Difference+74% 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.