Allopurinol Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,034
Total Quantity
109.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+97.3%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,034 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,422 to the NHS. This is 97.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,034 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,422 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,034 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +97.3% 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.