Naproxen Prescribing at THE VERWOOD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,431
Total Quantity
86.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+45%

THE VERWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,431 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,338 to the NHS. This is 45% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,431
Total Quantity86,116
Total NHS Cost£3,338
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+45%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,431 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+45% 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.