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 Items | 1,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,670 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +93.7% 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.