Allopurinol Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,754
Total Quantity
50.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+70.2%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,754 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,261 to the NHS. This is 70.2% 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
144
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,174 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,261 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +70.2% 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.