Naproxen Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,640
Total Quantity
81.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+66.1%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 1,640 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,006 to the NHS. This is 66.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,006 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.1% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | +66.1% 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.