Allopurinol Prescribing at FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,813
Total Quantity
69.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+75.9%
FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,813 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,530 to the NHS. This is 75.9% 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
160
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,813 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,029 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,530 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,813 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +75.9% 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.