Allopurinol Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
7,134
NHS Cost
£162
vs National Avg
-74.3%

FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 265 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £162 to the NHS. This is 74.3% 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
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
24

Prescribing Details

Total Items265
Total Quantity7,134
Total NHS Cost£162
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-74.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice265 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-74.3% 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.