Allopurinol Prescribing at GP AT HAND
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,267
Total Quantity
61.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+22.9%
GP AT HAND prescribed 1,267 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,401 to the NHS. This is 22.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,401 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +22.9% 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.