Allopurinol Prescribing at CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,215
Total Quantity
64.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+17.9%

CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,215 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,439 to the NHS. This is 17.9% 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
108
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
99

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,215
Total Quantity64,929
Total NHS Cost£1,439
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+17.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,215 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+17.9% 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.