Allopurinol Prescribing at ALRESFORD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,838
Total Quantity
70.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+78.3%
ALRESFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,838 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,630 to the NHS. This is 78.3% 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
149
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,630 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +78.3% 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.