Allopurinol Prescribing at THE BILLESDON SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,646
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
THE BILLESDON SURGERY prescribed 1,646 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,312 to the NHS. This is 59.7% 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
143
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,646 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,312 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,646 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.