Allopurinol Prescribing at KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,518
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+47.3%

KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,518 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,486 to the NHS. This is 47.3% 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
142
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,518
Total Quantity64,246
Total NHS Cost£1,486
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+47.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,518 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+47.3% 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.