Allopurinol Prescribing at CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,214
Total Quantity
69.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+17.8%
CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,214 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,544 to the NHS. This is 17.8% 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
95
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,457 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,544 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +17.8% 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.