Allopurinol Prescribing at BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP

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

Items (12m)
5,994
Total Quantity
218.9K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+481.5%

BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 5,994 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,976 to the NHS. This is 481.5% 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
568
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
507

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,994
Total Quantity218,903
Total NHS Cost£4,976
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+481.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,994 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+481.5% 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.