Ibuprofen Prescribing at RHND

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

Items (12m)

157

Total Quantity

112.1K

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+28.8%

RHND prescribed 157 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,732 to the NHS. This is 28.8% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	157
Total Quantity	112,126
Total NHS Cost	£1,732
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+28.8%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice	157 items
National average per practice	122 items
Difference	+28.8% 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.