Allopurinol Prescribing at HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,133
Total Quantity
63.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+106.9%
HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,133 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,494 to the NHS. This is 106.9% 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
184
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,494 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +106.9% 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.