Allopurinol Prescribing at DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,720
Total Quantity
71.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+66.9%

DAVYHULME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,720 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,630 to the NHS. This is 66.9% 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
146
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
146

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,720
Total Quantity71,738
Total NHS Cost£1,630
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+66.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,720 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+66.9% 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.