Meloxicam Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,271
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+1821.6%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,271 items of Meloxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,314 to the NHS. This is 1821.6% 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
104
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,271 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,314 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1821.6% |
Meloxicam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,271 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +1821.6% vs national average |
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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.