Allopurinol Prescribing at CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,424
Total Quantity
65.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+38.2%
CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,424 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,470 to the NHS. This is 38.2% 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
116
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,814 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,470 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +38.2% 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.