Allopurinol Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,625
Total Quantity
69.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+57.7%

BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 1,625 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,554 to the NHS. This is 57.7% 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
147
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,625
Total Quantity68,989
Total NHS Cost£1,554
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+57.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,625 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+57.7% 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.