Naproxen Prescribing at SLAITHWAITE HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,674
Total Quantity
77.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+69.6%

SLAITHWAITE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,674 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,423 to the NHS. This is 69.6% 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
143
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
138

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,674
Total Quantity77,017
Total NHS Cost£3,423
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+69.6%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,674 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+69.6% 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.