Naproxen Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
928
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-6%

ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 928 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,582 to the NHS. This is 6% below the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
78

Prescribing Details

Total Items928
Total Quantity47,353
Total NHS Cost£1,582
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-6%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice928 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference-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.