Allopurinol Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)

1,108

Total Quantity

53.0K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+7.5%

HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 1,108 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,301 to the NHS. This is 7.5% 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

100

Jun 2026

109

Jun 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,108
Total Quantity	53,039
Total NHS Cost	£1,301
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+7.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,108 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+7.5% 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.