Mefenamic acid Prescribing at WATLING STREET PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
7,777
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+280.7%

WATLING STREET PRACTICE prescribed 172 items of Mefenamic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,569 to the NHS. This is 280.7% 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
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items172
Total Quantity7,777
Total NHS Cost£1,569
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+280.7%

Mefenamic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice172 items
National average per practice45 items
Difference+280.7% 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.