Allopurinol Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,500
Total Quantity
69.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+142.5%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,500 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,686 to the NHS. This is 142.5% 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
154
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
260
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,229 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,686 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +142.5% vs national average |
Explore More
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.