Ibuprofen Prescribing at WALSALL COMMUNITY NURSES

Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
85
Total Quantity
7,650
NHS Cost
£247
vs National Avg
-83.3%

WALSALL COMMUNITY NURSES prescribed 85 items of Ibuprofen over the last 12 months at a cost of £247 to the NHS. This is 83.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Ibuprofen is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items85
Total Quantity7,650
Total NHS Cost£247
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-83.3%

Ibuprofen Prescribing Comparison

This practice85 items
National average per practice509 items
Difference-83.3% 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.