Allopurinol Prescribing at GREAT BARR PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,002
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£839
vs National Avg
-2.8%

GREAT BARR PRACTICE prescribed 1,002 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £839 to the NHS. This is 2.8% 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
93
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
53

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,002
Total Quantity36,388
Total NHS Cost£839
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-2.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,002 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-2.8% 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.