Allopurinol Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
3,821
Total Quantity
135.6K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+270.7%

CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 3,821 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,094 to the NHS. This is 270.7% 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
353
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
321

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,821
Total Quantity135,575
Total NHS Cost£3,094
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+270.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,821 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+270.7% 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.