Allopurinol Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,570
Total Quantity
52.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+52.3%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,570 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,176 to the NHS. This is 52.3% 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
134
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,570 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,097 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,176 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,570 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +52.3% 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.