Allopurinol Prescribing at BROTTON SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,748
Total Quantity
59.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+69.6%
BROTTON SURGERY prescribed 1,748 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,392 to the NHS. This is 69.6% 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
165
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,234 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,392 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +69.6% 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.