Allopurinol Prescribing at BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,188

Total Quantity

42.3K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+15.3%

BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,188 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,261 to the NHS. This is 15.3% 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

102

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

114

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,188
Total Quantity	42,277
Total NHS Cost	£1,261
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+15.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,188 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+15.3% 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.