Allopurinol Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,477
Total Quantity
53.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+43.3%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 1,477 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,287 to the NHS. This is 43.3% 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
105
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,299 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,287 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +43.3% 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.