Allopurinol Prescribing at ALLERTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,466
Total Quantity
50.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+42.2%
ALLERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,466 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,160 to the NHS. This is 42.2% 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
97
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,466 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,547 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,160 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,466 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +42.2% 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.