Allopurinol Prescribing at HORFIELD HC
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,320
Total Quantity
68.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+28.1%
HORFIELD HC prescribed 1,320 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,594 to the NHS. This is 28.1% 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
105
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,594 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +28.1% 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.