Naproxen Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,662
Total Quantity
77.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+68.3%

SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,662 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,891 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,662
Total Quantity77,774
Total NHS Cost£2,891
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+68.3%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,662 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+68.3% 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.