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 Items | 3,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,575 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,094 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +270.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +270.7% 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.