Allopurinol Prescribing at BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,355
Total Quantity
66.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+31.5%

BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,355 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,491 to the NHS. This is 31.5% 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
110
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,355
Total Quantity66,227
Total NHS Cost£1,491
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+31.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,355 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+31.5% 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.