Naproxen Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,146
Total Quantity
49.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+16.1%

NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,146 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,567 to the NHS. This is 16.1% 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
92
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,146
Total Quantity49,459
Total NHS Cost£6,567
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+16.1%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,146 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+16.1% 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.