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 Items | 1,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,989 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,554 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +57.7% 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.