Allopurinol Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,539
Total Quantity
88.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+49.3%
FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,539 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,963 to the NHS. This is 49.3% 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
136
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,963 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +49.3% 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.