Allopurinol Prescribing at COLTISHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,843
Total Quantity
59.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+78.8%

COLTISHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,843 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,411 to the NHS. This is 78.8% 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
143
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
151

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,843
Total Quantity59,718
Total NHS Cost£1,411
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+78.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,843 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+78.8% 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.