Allopurinol Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,665
Total Quantity
90.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+61.5%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,665 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,040 to the NHS. This is 61.5% 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
155
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,665 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,824 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,040 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,665 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +61.5% 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.