Allopurinol Prescribing at BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,630
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+155.2%
BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,630 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,836 to the NHS. This is 155.2% 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
236
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,836 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +155.2% 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.