Allopurinol Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
1,181
Total Quantity
41.2K
NHS Cost
£980
vs National Avg
+14.6%

HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,181 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £980 to the NHS. This is 14.6% 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
92
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
96

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,181
Total Quantity41,225
Total NHS Cost£980
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+14.6%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,181 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+14.6% vs national average
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.