Allopurinol Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,229
Total Quantity
73.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+116.3%
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,229 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,740 to the NHS. This is 116.3% 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
180
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,757 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,740 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +116.3% 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.