Naproxen Prescribing at NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,341
Total Quantity
75.4K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+35.8%
NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY prescribed 1,341 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,536 to the NHS. This is 35.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,536 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.8% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | +35.8% 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.