Ibuprofen Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
193
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£428
vs National Avg
+58.4%

SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 193 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £428 to the NHS. This is 58.4% 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
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items193
Total Quantity15,597
Total NHS Cost£428
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+58.4%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice193 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+58.4% 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.