Allopurinol Prescribing at LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
24.9K
NHS Cost
£560
vs National Avg
-47.1%

LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 545 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £560 to the NHS. This is 47.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items545
Total Quantity24,922
Total NHS Cost£560
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-47.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice545 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-47.1% 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.