Allopurinol Prescribing at KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,666
Total Quantity
64.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+61.6%

KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,666 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,478 to the NHS. This is 61.6% 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
150
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,666
Total Quantity64,937
Total NHS Cost£1,478
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+61.6%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,666 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+61.6% 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.