Meloxicam Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
717
Total Quantity
23.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+984%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 717 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,088 to the NHS. This is 984% 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
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 717 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,088 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +984% |
Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 717 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +984% 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.