Naproxen Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,608
Total Quantity
110.0K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+62.9%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,608 items of Naproxen over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,421 to the NHS. This is 62.9% 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
142
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,976 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,421 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.9% |
Naproxen Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 987 items |
| Difference | +62.9% 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.