Allopurinol Prescribing at GILTBROOK SURGERY

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
605
Total Quantity
29.2K
NHS Cost
£661
vs National Avg
-41.3%

GILTBROOK SURGERY prescribed 605 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £661 to the NHS. This is 41.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
49

Prescribing Details

Total Items605
Total Quantity29,154
Total NHS Cost£661
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-41.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice605 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-41.3% vs national average
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.