Allopurinol
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
7.2M
NHS Cost
£7.0M
Practices
6,984
Avg per Practice
1,031
Overview
Allopurinol is prescribed by 6,984 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,198,588 items were prescribed at a total cost of £7,044,535 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
606,644
Jun 2026
566,693
Jun 2026
622,307
Jun 2026
603,064
Jun 2026
587,454
Jun 2026
622,430
Jun 2026
594,707
Jun 2026
615,018
Jun 2026
622,725
Jun 2026
557,664
Jun 2026
594,420
Jun 2026
600,550
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 263.7K | 143 | 1,844 | +78.9% ▲ |
| S | 261.0K | 173 | 1,509 | +46.4% ▲ |
| B | 196.1K | 264 | 743 | -27.9% ▼ |
| PE | 169.3K | 94 | 1,801 | +74.7% ▲ |
| NG | 164.4K | 139 | 1,183 | +14.8% ▲ |
| M | 149.0K | 176 | 847 | -17.9% ▼ |
| LE | 142.8K | 124 | 1,152 | +11.7% ▲ |
| DN | 138.2K | 89 | 1,553 | +50.7% ▲ |
| LS | 128.4K | 92 | 1,396 | +35.4% ▲ |
| TS | 125.6K | 74 | 1,697 | +64.6% ▲ |
| L | 119.5K | 145 | 824 | -20.0% ▼ |
| NR | 110.9K | 73 | 1,520 | +47.5% ▲ |
| NN | 105.7K | 67 | 1,578 | +53.1% ▲ |
| PO | 102.4K | 63 | 1,625 | +57.6% ▲ |
| YO | 102.3K | 48 | 2,131 | +106.8% ▲ |
| BS | 100.6K | 80 | 1,257 | +22.0% ▲ |
| CV | 99.0K | 109 | 909 | -11.9% ▼ |
| BN | 98.7K | 78 | 1,266 | +22.8% ▲ |
| IP | 98.6K | 60 | 1,643 | +59.4% ▲ |
| ST | 97.9K | 85 | 1,152 | +11.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 13,311 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 11,403 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 11,225 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Paragraph: Gout and cytotoxic induced hyperuicaemia
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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.