Allopurinol Prescribing at BLACKTHORN
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,069
Total Quantity
50.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+3.7%
BLACKTHORN prescribed 1,069 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,188 to the NHS. This is 3.7% 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
92
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,069 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,459 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,188 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,069 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +3.7% 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.