Mefenamic acid Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
116
Total Quantity
7,813
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+156.8%

THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 116 items of Mefenamic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,412 to the NHS. This is 156.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Mefenamic acid is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items116
Total Quantity7,813
Total NHS Cost£1,412
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+156.8%

Mefenamic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice116 items
National average per practice45 items
Difference+156.8% 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.