Piroxicam Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
160
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£454
vs National Avg
+178.5%
THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 160 items of Piroxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £454 to the NHS. This is 178.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Piroxicam is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,536 |
| Total NHS Cost | £454 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.5% |
Piroxicam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 58 items |
| Difference | +178.5% 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.