Allopurinol Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,381
Total Quantity
86.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+131%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,381 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,963 to the NHS. This is 131% 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
215
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,963 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +131% 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.