Allopurinol Prescribing at BILLINGSHURST SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,651
Total Quantity
69.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+60.2%
BILLINGSHURST SURGERY prescribed 1,651 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,646 to the NHS. This is 60.2% 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
158
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,167 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,646 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +60.2% 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.