Naproxen Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,410
Total Quantity
77.3K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+42.8%

THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 1,410 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,695 to the NHS. This is 42.8% 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
124
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,410
Total Quantity77,273
Total NHS Cost£3,695
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+42.8%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,410 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+42.8% 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.