Allopurinol Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
3,962
Total Quantity
146.1K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+284.4%

CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,962 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,499 to the NHS. This is 284.4% 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
299
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
371

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,962
Total Quantity146,118
Total NHS Cost£3,499
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+284.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,962 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+284.4% 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.