Allopurinol Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,434
Total Quantity
84.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+136.1%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,434 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,955 to the NHS. This is 136.1% 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
215
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,955 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +136.1% 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.