Allopurinol Prescribing at GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
533
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£475
vs National Avg
-48.3%

GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE prescribed 533 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £475 to the NHS. This is 48.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44

Prescribing Details

Total Items533
Total Quantity21,127
Total NHS Cost£475
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-48.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice533 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-48.3% 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.