Allopurinol Prescribing at LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,875
Total Quantity
77.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+81.9%
LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,875 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,682 to the NHS. This is 81.9% 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
154
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,006 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,682 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +81.9% 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.