Allopurinol Prescribing at ALTON PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
239
Total Quantity
7,980
NHS Cost
£188
vs National Avg
-76.8%

ALTON PRACTICE prescribed 239 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £188 to the NHS. This is 76.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items239
Total Quantity7,980
Total NHS Cost£188
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-76.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice239 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-76.8% 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.