Meloxicam Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,060
Total Quantity
49.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+1502.6%

PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,060 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,657 to the NHS. This is 1502.6% 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
87
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
80

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,060
Total Quantity48,975
Total NHS Cost£1,657
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+1502.6%

Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,060 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+1502.6% 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.