Allopurinol Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
885
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-14.1%
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 885 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,080 to the NHS. This is 14.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 885 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,418 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,080 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 885 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | -14.1% 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.