Allopurinol Prescribing at FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,820
Total Quantity
77.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+76.6%
FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,820 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,807 to the NHS. This is 76.6% 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
139
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,807 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +76.6% 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.