Allopurinol Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
66.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+23.4%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,272 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,501 to the NHS. This is 23.4% 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
109
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,501 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +23.4% 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.