Ibuprofen Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
166
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£327
vs National Avg
+36.2%

ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 166 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £327 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items166
Total Quantity13,101
Total NHS Cost£327
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+36.2%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice166 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+36.2% 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.