Allopurinol Prescribing at KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,867
Total Quantity
81.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+81.1%
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,867 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,900 to the NHS. This is 81.1% 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
156
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,867 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,900 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,867 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +81.1% 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.