Piroxicam Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
255
Total Quantity
22.6K
NHS Cost
£589
vs National Avg
+343.8%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 255 items of Piroxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £589 to the NHS. This is 343.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Piroxicam is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £589 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +343.8% |
Piroxicam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 58 items |
| Difference | +343.8% 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.