Allopurinol Prescribing at HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
19.2K
NHS Cost
£440
vs National Avg
-56.4%
HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 449 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £440 to the NHS. This is 56.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,204 |
| Total NHS Cost | £440 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | -56.4% 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.