Allopurinol Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,149
Total Quantity
64.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+11.5%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 1,149 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,482 to the NHS. This is 11.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,482 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +11.5% 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.