Allopurinol Prescribing at HIGHCROFT SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,107
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+7.4%
HIGHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,107 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,266 to the NHS. This is 7.4% 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
97
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,107 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,615 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,266 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,107 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +7.4% 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.