Allopurinol Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,701
Total Quantity
91.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+162%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,701 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,289 to the NHS. This is 162% 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
226
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,123 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,289 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +162% 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.