Allopurinol Prescribing at KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
330
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£284
vs National Avg
-68%

KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 330 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £284 to the NHS. This is 68% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items330
Total Quantity13,090
Total NHS Cost£284
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-68%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice330 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-68% 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.