Allopurinol Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,974
Total Quantity
64.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+91.5%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 1,974 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,503 to the NHS. This is 91.5% 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
144
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,263 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,503 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +91.5% 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.