Allopurinol Prescribing at HIGHLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,758
Total Quantity
103.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+70.6%
HIGHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,758 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,309 to the NHS. This is 70.6% 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
148
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,839 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,309 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +70.6% 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.