Allopurinol Prescribing at COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,566
Total Quantity
120.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+149%
COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,566 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,709 to the NHS. This is 149% 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
238
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,814 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,709 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +149% vs national average |
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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.