Allopurinol Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,199
Total Quantity
38.7K
NHS Cost
£919
vs National Avg
+16.3%

ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,199 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £919 to the NHS. This is 16.3% 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
93
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
103

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,199
Total Quantity38,658
Total NHS Cost£919
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+16.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,199 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+16.3% 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.