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 Items296
Total Quantity30,140
Total NHS Cost£1,163
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+142.9%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice296 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+142.9% 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.