Allopurinol Prescribing at CHET VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,627
Total Quantity
53.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+57.8%

CHET VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,627 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,293 to the NHS. This is 57.8% 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
130
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,627
Total Quantity53,638
Total NHS Cost£1,293
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+57.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,627 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+57.8% 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.