Allopurinol Prescribing at BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
351
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£567
vs National Avg
-65.9%

BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 351 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £567 to the NHS. This is 65.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34

Prescribing Details

Total Items351
Total Quantity25,376
Total NHS Cost£567
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-65.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice351 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-65.9% 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.