Ibuprofen Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
182
Total Quantity
15.9K
NHS Cost
£362
vs National Avg
+49.3%

PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 182 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £362 to the NHS. This is 49.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items182
Total Quantity15,876
Total NHS Cost£362
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+49.3%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice182 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+49.3% 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.