Allopurinol Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
5,016
Total Quantity
238.5K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+386.6%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,016 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,447 to the NHS. This is 386.6% 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
423
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
439
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,016 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 238,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,447 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +386.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,016 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +386.6% 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.