Allopurinol Prescribing at IRIDIUM MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,595
Total Quantity
84.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+54.7%

IRIDIUM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,595 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,979 to the NHS. This is 54.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
122

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,595
Total Quantity84,101
Total NHS Cost£1,979
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+54.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,595 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+54.7% 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.