Naproxen Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,454
Total Quantity
72.6K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+47.3%

UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,454 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,614 to the NHS. This is 47.3% 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
103
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,454
Total Quantity72,616
Total NHS Cost£4,614
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+47.3%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,454 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+47.3% 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.