Naproxen Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,547
Total Quantity
83.8K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+56.7%

THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 1,547 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,711 to the NHS. This is 56.7% 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
162
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,547
Total Quantity83,831
Total NHS Cost£3,711
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+56.7%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,547 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+56.7% 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.