Allopurinol Prescribing at APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,347
Total Quantity
94.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+30.7%
APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,347 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,123 to the NHS. This is 30.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,123 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +30.7% 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.