Allopurinol Prescribing at EASTHAM GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,539
Total Quantity
58.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+49.3%

EASTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,539 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,341 to the NHS. This is 49.3% 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
131
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,539
Total Quantity58,654
Total NHS Cost£1,341
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+49.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,539 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+49.3% 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.