Allopurinol Prescribing at HEADLANDS SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,080
Total Quantity
36.9K
NHS Cost
£807
vs National Avg
+4.8%

HEADLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,080 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £807 to the NHS. This is 4.8% 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
94
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
80

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,080
Total Quantity36,944
Total NHS Cost£807
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+4.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,080 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+4.8% 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.