Allopurinol Prescribing at EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
2,109
Total Quantity
70.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+104.6%

EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,109 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,677 to the NHS. This is 104.6% 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
171
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
166

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,109
Total Quantity70,781
Total NHS Cost£1,677
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+104.6%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,109 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+104.6% vs national average
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.