Allopurinol Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,864
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+80.8%
BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,864 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,531 to the NHS. This is 80.8% 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
154
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,573 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,531 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +80.8% 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.