Allopurinol Prescribing at CHERRYMEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
899
Total Quantity
65.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
CHERRYMEAD SURGERY prescribed 899 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,469 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,469 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.