Allopurinol Prescribing at CREECH

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

Items (12m)
573
Total Quantity
28.1K
NHS Cost
£631
vs National Avg
-44.4%

CREECH prescribed 573 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £631 to the NHS. This is 44.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items573
Total Quantity28,126
Total NHS Cost£631
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-44.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice573 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-44.4% 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.