Allopurinol Prescribing at BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
604
Total Quantity
22.0K
NHS Cost
£582
vs National Avg
-41.4%

BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 604 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £582 to the NHS. This is 41.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items604
Total Quantity22,001
Total NHS Cost£582
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-41.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice604 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-41.4% 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.