Ibuprofen Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
17.7K
NHS Cost
£374
vs National Avg
-9.7%

THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 110 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £374 to the NHS. This is 9.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity17,708
Total NHS Cost£374
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-9.7%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference-9.7% 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.