Allopurinol Prescribing at GREENSANDS (POTTON)
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,979
Total Quantity
75.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+92%
GREENSANDS (POTTON) prescribed 1,979 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,722 to the NHS. This is 92% 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
180
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,979 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,722 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,979 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +92% 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.