Allopurinol Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
843
Total Quantity
49.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-18.2%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 843 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,154 to the NHS. This is 18.2% 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
78
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 843 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,154 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 843 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | -18.2% 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.