Allopurinol Prescribing at LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,134
Total Quantity
44.2K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+10%

LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,134 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,020 to the NHS. This is 10% 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
94
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,134
Total Quantity44,247
Total NHS Cost£1,020
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+10%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,134 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+10% 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.