Allopurinol Prescribing at BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,619
Total Quantity
59.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+57.1%

BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,619 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,378 to the NHS. This is 57.1% 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
133
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,619
Total Quantity59,416
Total NHS Cost£1,378
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+57.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,619 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+57.1% 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.