Allopurinol Prescribing at BISHOPGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
3,955
Total Quantity
120.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+283.7%

BISHOPGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,955 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,853 to the NHS. This is 283.7% 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
311
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
370

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,955
Total Quantity120,541
Total NHS Cost£2,853
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+283.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,955 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+283.7% vs national average
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.