Allopurinol Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,394
Total Quantity
79.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,394 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,860 to the NHS. This is 35.2% 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
126
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,860 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.