Allopurinol Prescribing at HEATHCOTE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,228
Total Quantity
84.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+19.1%

HEATHCOTE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,228 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,861 to the NHS. This is 19.1% 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
94
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,228
Total Quantity83,955
Total NHS Cost£1,861
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+19.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,228 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+19.1% 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.