Allopurinol Prescribing at CASTLE DONINGTON SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,480
Total Quantity
74.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+43.6%

CASTLE DONINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,480 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,637 to the NHS. This is 43.6% 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
116
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
136

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,480
Total Quantity74,615
Total NHS Cost£1,637
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+43.6%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,480 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+43.6% vs national average
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.