Allopurinol Prescribing at ELM LODGE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
656
Total Quantity
29.1K
NHS Cost
£687
vs National Avg
-36.4%

ELM LODGE SURGERY prescribed 656 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £687 to the NHS. This is 36.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55

Prescribing Details

Total Items656
Total Quantity29,080
Total NHS Cost£687
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-36.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice656 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-36.4% 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.