Allopurinol Prescribing at HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,739
Total Quantity
68.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+68.7%
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,739 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,645 to the NHS. This is 68.7% 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
165
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,025 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,645 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +68.7% 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.