Febuxostat
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
212.3K
NHS Cost
£797.4K
Practices
5,683
Avg per Practice
37
Overview
Febuxostat is prescribed by 5,683 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 212,262 items were prescribed at a total cost of £797,379 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10,783
Jun 2026
10,096
Jun 2026
11,236
Jun 2026
10,906
Jun 2026
10,646
Jun 2026
11,275
Jun 2026
10,935
Jun 2026
10,996
Jun 2026
11,443
Jun 2026
10,185
Jun 2026
10,689
Jun 2026
10,654
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 8,363 | 137 | 61 | +63.1% ▲ |
| NE | 6,722 | 121 | 56 | +48.7% ▲ |
| PE | 4,855 | 79 | 62 | +64.4% ▲ |
| B | 4,730 | 149 | 32 | -15.2% ▼ |
| M | 4,700 | 123 | 38 | +2.1% ▲ |
| NG | 4,393 | 106 | 41 | +10.7% ▲ |
| DN | 4,218 | 66 | 64 | +70.9% ▲ |
| NR | 3,849 | 64 | 60 | +60.7% ▲ |
| LE | 3,527 | 95 | 37 | -0.8% vs avg |
| TS | 3,425 | 66 | 52 | +38.8% ▲ |
| PO | 3,396 | 60 | 57 | +51.3% ▲ |
| DL | 3,321 | 40 | 83 | +121.9% ▲ |
| L | 3,320 | 96 | 35 | -7.5% ▼ |
| BD | 3,294 | 47 | 70 | +87.4% ▲ |
| NN | 3,277 | 55 | 60 | +59.4% ▲ |
| ME | 3,166 | 56 | 57 | +51.1% ▲ |
| LS | 3,128 | 71 | 44 | +17.9% ▲ |
| TN | 3,097 | 59 | 53 | +40.4% ▲ |
| E | 2,959 | 86 | 34 | -8.0% ▼ |
| CV | 2,909 | 75 | 39 | +3.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MARSH MEDICAL PRACTICE | 838 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 497 |
| THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY | 484 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Paragraph: Gout and cytotoxic induced hyperuicaemia
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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.