Allopurinol Prescribing at KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,781
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+72.8%

KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,781 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,619 to the NHS. This is 72.8% 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
148
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
155

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,781
Total Quantity67,704
Total NHS Cost£1,619
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+72.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,781 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+72.8% 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.