Dumfries & Galloway Health Board
Prescribing Support Team

Naproxen review

Posted: 12 Nov 09 Edited: 8 Aug 18
Audits Musculoskeletal


This audit aims to
review all patients who are currently prescribed a naproxen ec, Naprosyn, Naprosyn ec, Synflex or NapratecĀ® to determine if they could be managed on a simple analgesic such as paracetamol
review all patients who require naproxen to determine if their prescription could be changed to generic Naproxen BP.
review all patients who require naproxen to determine if they should be co-prescribed a proton pump inhibitor for prophylaxis of NSAID-associated GI ulceration.