Naproxen Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH

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

Items (12m)
1,787
Total Quantity
94.5K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+81%

NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 1,787 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,773 to the NHS. This is 81% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
143

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,787
Total Quantity94,483
Total NHS Cost£6,773
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+81%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,787 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+81% 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.