Allopurinol Prescribing at BEACON VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
1,477
Total Quantity
46.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+43.3%

BEACON VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,477 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,123 to the NHS. This is 43.3% 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
124
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,477
Total Quantity46,613
Total NHS Cost£1,123
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+43.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,477 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+43.3% vs national average
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.