Ibuprofen Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,115

Total Quantity

112.1K

NHS Cost

£3.4K

vs National Avg

+814.9%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,115 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,412 to the NHS. This is 814.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,115
Total Quantity	112,137
Total NHS Cost	£3,412
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+814.9%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,115 items
National average per practice	122 items
Difference	+814.9% 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.