Ibuprofen Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
43.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+320.1%

THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 512 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,252 to the NHS. This is 320.1% 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
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32

Prescribing Details

Total Items512
Total Quantity43,733
Total NHS Cost£1,252
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+320.1%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice512 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+320.1% 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.