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 Items | 1,619 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,378 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,619 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +57.1% 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.