Allopurinol Prescribing at GLOUCESTER ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,213
Total Quantity
68.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+17.7%
GLOUCESTER ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,213 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,523 to the NHS. This is 17.7% 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
97
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,741 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,523 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +17.7% 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.