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 Items1,922
Total Quantity65,533
Total NHS Cost£1,611
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+86.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,922 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+86.5% 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.