Allopurinol Prescribing at COLNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,680
Total Quantity
74.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+63%

COLNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,680 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,703 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
99

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,680
Total Quantity73,972
Total NHS Cost£1,703
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+63%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,680 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+63% 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.