Allopurinol Prescribing at COLLINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,587
Total Quantity
61.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+54%

COLLINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,587 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,451 to the NHS. This is 54% 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
143
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
138

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,587
Total Quantity61,896
Total NHS Cost£1,451
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+54%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,587 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+54% 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.