Allopurinol Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON

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

Items (12m)
1,049
Total Quantity
38.9K
NHS Cost
£931
vs National Avg
+1.8%

GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 1,049 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £931 to the NHS. This is 1.8% 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
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,049
Total Quantity38,861
Total NHS Cost£931
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+1.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,049 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+1.8% 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.