Ibuprofen Prescribing at THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP

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

Items (12m)
563
Total Quantity
44.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+362%

THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP prescribed 563 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,457 to the NHS. This is 362% above the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items563
Total Quantity44,348
Total NHS Cost£1,457
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+362%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice563 items
National average per practice122 items
Difference+362% 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.