Allopurinol Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,690
Total Quantity
63.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+64%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,690 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,419 to the NHS. This is 64% 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
143
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,419 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.