Allopurinol Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
5,135
Total Quantity
159.1K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+398.2%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 5,135 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,731 to the NHS. This is 398.2% 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
449
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
401
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,731 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +398.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +398.2% 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.