Piroxicam Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
214
Total Quantity
18.7K
NHS Cost
£485
vs National Avg
+272.4%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 214 items of Piroxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £485 to the NHS. This is 272.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Piroxicam is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £485 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272.4% |
Piroxicam Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 58 items |
| Difference | +272.4% vs national average |
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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.