Allopurinol Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,316
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+27.7%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,316 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,179 to the NHS. This is 27.7% 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
114
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,179 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +27.7% 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.