Ibuprofen Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£562
vs National Avg
+22.3%

THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 149 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £562 to the NHS. This is 22.3% 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
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items149
Total Quantity10,646
Total NHS Cost£562
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+22.3%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice149 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+22.3% 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.