Febuxostat Prescribing at THE BIRCHES MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
53
Total Quantity
2,065
NHS Cost
£185
vs National Avg
+41.9%

THE BIRCHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 53 items of Febuxostat over the last 12 months at a cost of £185 to the NHS. This is 41.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Febuxostat is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items53
Total Quantity2,065
Total NHS Cost£185
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+41.9%

Febuxostat Prescribing Comparison

This practice53 items
National average per practice37 items
Difference+41.9% 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.