Ibuprofen Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE ADDITIONAL ACCESS

Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

8,000

NHS Cost

£335

vs National Avg

-83.9%

PRIMARY CARE ADDITIONAL ACCESS prescribed 82 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £335 to the NHS. This is 83.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	82
Total Quantity	8,000
Total NHS Cost	£335
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-83.9%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice	82 items
National average per practice	509 items
Difference	-83.9% 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.