Meloxicam Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE

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

Items (12m)
139
Total Quantity
2,180
NHS Cost
£73
vs National Avg
+110.2%

SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 139 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £73 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Meloxicam is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items139
Total Quantity2,180
Total NHS Cost£73
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+110.2%

Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice139 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+110.2% 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.