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 Items1,250
Total Quantity46,339
Total NHS Cost£1,005
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+21.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,250 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+21.3% 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.