Allopurinol Prescribing at HAMSTREET SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,816
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+76.2%
HAMSTREET SURGERY prescribed 1,816 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,669 to the NHS. This is 76.2% 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
136
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,816 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,669 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,816 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +76.2% 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.