Allopurinol Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,314
Total Quantity
76.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+124.5%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 2,314 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,719 to the NHS. This is 124.5% 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
195
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,314 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,552 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,719 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,314 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +124.5% 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.