Allopurinol Prescribing at ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,154

Total Quantity

64.6K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+12%

ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,154 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,456 to the NHS. This is 12% 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

108

Jun 2026

124

Jun 2026

111

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,154
Total Quantity	64,634
Total NHS Cost	£1,456
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+12%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,154 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+12% 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.