Piroxicam Prescribing at WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

156

Total Quantity

20.2K

NHS Cost

£524

vs National Avg

+171.5%

WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 156 items of Piroxicam over the last 12 months at a cost of £524 to the NHS. This is 171.5% 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

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	156
Total Quantity	20,236
Total NHS Cost	£524
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+171.5%

Piroxicam Prescribing Comparison

This practice	156 items
National average per practice	58 items
Difference	+171.5% 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.