Allopurinol Prescribing at BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,655
Total Quantity
64.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+60.6%

BILLINGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,655 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,434 to the NHS. This is 60.6% 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
138
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
139

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,655
Total Quantity64,851
Total NHS Cost£1,434
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+60.6%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,655 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+60.6% 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.