Allopurinol Prescribing at ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,960
Total Quantity
57.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+90.2%
ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,960 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,416 to the NHS. This is 90.2% 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
167
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,960 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,694 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,416 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,960 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +90.2% 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.