Allopurinol Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,922
Total Quantity
65.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+86.5%
CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,922 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,611 to the NHS. This is 86.5% 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
157
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,533 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,611 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +86.5% 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.