Allopurinol Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,669
Total Quantity
65.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+61.9%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,669 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,476 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,476 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +61.9% 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.