Naproxen Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,036

Total Quantity

56.3K

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+4.9%

THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 1,036 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,935 to the NHS. This is 4.9% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,036
Total Quantity	56,275
Total NHS Cost	£1,935
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+4.9%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,036 items
National average per practice	987 items
Difference	+4.9% 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.