Meloxicam Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
116
Total Quantity
2,946
NHS Cost
£91
vs National Avg
+75.4%

NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 116 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £91 to the NHS. This is 75.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Meloxicam is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items116
Total Quantity2,946
Total NHS Cost£91
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+75.4%

Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice116 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+75.4% 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.