Allopurinol Prescribing at CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,700
Total Quantity
66.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+64.9%
CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,700 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,538 to the NHS. This is 64.9% 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
140
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,538 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +64.9% 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.