Allopurinol Prescribing at ELM SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

1,138

Total Quantity

49.6K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+10.4%

ELM SURGERY prescribed 1,138 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,173 to the NHS. This is 10.4% 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

106

Jun 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,138
Total Quantity	49,615
Total NHS Cost	£1,173
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+10.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,138 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+10.4% 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.