Allopurinol Prescribing at BANKHOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,545
Total Quantity
73.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+49.9%
BANKHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,545 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,659 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
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,659 |
| 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.