Allopurinol Prescribing at CHESTNUT PRACTICE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
514
Total Quantity
23.1K
NHS Cost
£536
vs National Avg
-50.1%

CHESTNUT PRACTICE prescribed 514 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £536 to the NHS. This is 50.1% 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
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items514
Total Quantity23,107
Total NHS Cost£536
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-50.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice514 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-50.1% 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.