Meloxicam Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP

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

Items (12m)
391
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£435
vs National Avg
+491.1%

SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 391 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £435 to the NHS. This is 491.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Meloxicam is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items391
Total Quantity13,600
Total NHS Cost£435
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+491.1%

Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice391 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+491.1% 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.