Allopurinol Prescribing at ASHFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,545
Total Quantity
106.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+49.9%
ASHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,545 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,374 to the NHS. This is 49.9% 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
135
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,167 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,374 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +49.9% 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.