Allopurinol Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,371
Total Quantity
70.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+130%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 2,371 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,645 to the NHS. This is 130% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,645 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +130% 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.