Ibuprofen Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
174
Total Quantity
15.5K
NHS Cost
£467
vs National Avg
+42.8%

SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 174 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £467 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items174
Total Quantity15,472
Total NHS Cost£467
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+42.8%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice174 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+42.8% 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.