Allopurinol Prescribing at HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,959
Total Quantity
98.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+90.1%

HIGHBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,959 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,203 to the NHS. This is 90.1% 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
181
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
164

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,959
Total Quantity98,457
Total NHS Cost£2,203
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+90.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,959 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+90.1% vs national average
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.