Allopurinol Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
3,158
Total Quantity
87.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+206.4%
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,158 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,223 to the NHS. This is 206.4% 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
282
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,158 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,236 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,223 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,158 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +206.4% 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.