Allopurinol Prescribing at HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,997
Total Quantity
75.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+93.7%

HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,997 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,670 to the NHS. This is 93.7% 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
166
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
173

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,997
Total Quantity75,549
Total NHS Cost£1,670
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+93.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,997 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+93.7% 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.