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 Items1,477
Total Quantity53,299
Total NHS Cost£1,287
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+43.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,477 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+43.3% 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.