Naproxen Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,589
Total Quantity
90.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+61%

WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,589 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,935 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Naproxen is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,589
Total Quantity89,993
Total NHS Cost£2,935
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+61%

Naproxen Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,589 items
National average per practice987 items
Difference+61% 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.