Ibuprofen Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
296
Total Quantity
30.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+142.9%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 296 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,163 to the NHS. This is 142.9% 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
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,163 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.9% |
Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 122 items |
| Difference | +142.9% 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.