Allopurinol Prescribing at BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
269
Total Quantity
6,811
NHS Cost
£151
vs National Avg
-73.9%

BOLTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 269 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £151 to the NHS. This is 73.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items269
Total Quantity6,811
Total NHS Cost£151
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-73.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice269 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-73.9% 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.