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 Items | 1,613 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,220 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,497 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,613 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +56.5% 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.