Allopurinol Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
46.3K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+21.3%
HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,250 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,005 to the NHS. This is 21.3% 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
110
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,005 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +21.3% 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.