PI Pharma Insight

Ibuprofen 400mg tablets

BNF presentation 1001010J0AAAEAE within chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.

Chemical substance

Ibuprofen

Presentation code

1001010J0AAAEAE

Usage overview

Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.

Items dispensed

119,293

NHS spend (£)

£457,019.30

Recent activity

March 2025

Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.

Dispensing trend

Month-by-month national usage.

Month Items dispensed
March 2025 12,424
February 2025 205
December 2024 5,025
November 2024 13,865
October 2024 14,272
September 2024 71
August 2024 1,657
July 2024 14,420
June 2024 4
May 2024 4,970
July 2021 10,270
June 2021 7,148

Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine

Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.

Pharmacy Items Region
The Roxton Practice
ODS B81039
197 03H - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB
Unknown pharmacy 194 No data available
South Axholme Practice
ODS B81043
163 03K - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB
Bosvena Health
ODS L82010
159 11N - CORNWALL & THE ISLES OF SCILLY ICB
Unknown pharmacy 150 No data available
Unknown pharmacy 146 No data available
Avon Valley Practice
ODS J83023
146 92G - BATH&NE SOMERSET,SWINDON&WILTS ICB
Yetminster Health Centre
ODS J81017
127 11J - DORSET ICB
Oak Tree Surgery
ODS L82016
123 11N - CORNWALL & THE ISLES OF SCILLY ICB
Unknown pharmacy 120 No data available