Allopurinol Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,546
Total Quantity
65.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+50%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,546 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,538 to the NHS. This is 50% 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
148
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,077 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,538 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +50% 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.