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 Items1,582
Total Quantity76,425
Total NHS Cost£1,721
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+53.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,582 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+53.5% 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.