Allopurinol Prescribing at LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,582
Total Quantity
76.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+53.5%
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,582 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,721 to the NHS. This is 53.5% 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
135
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,582 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,425 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,721 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,582 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +53.5% 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.