Allopurinol Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,579
Total Quantity
67.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+53.2%
GP DIRECT prescribed 1,579 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,546 to the NHS. This is 53.2% 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
137
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,546 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +53.2% 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.