Allopurinol Prescribing at HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,765
Total Quantity
62.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+71.2%
HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,765 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,488 to the NHS. This is 71.2% 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
153
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,765 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,488 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,765 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +71.2% 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.