Allopurinol Prescribing at FERNBANK SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,633
Total Quantity
93.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+58.4%
FERNBANK SURGERY prescribed 1,633 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,133 to the NHS. This is 58.4% 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
145
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,133 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +58.4% 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.