Allopurinol Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,613
Total Quantity
65.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+56.5%

DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,613 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,497 to the NHS. This is 56.5% 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
147
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,613
Total Quantity65,220
Total NHS Cost£1,497
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+56.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,613 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+56.5% 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.