Allopurinol Prescribing at LOFTHOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,651
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+60.2%
LOFTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,651 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,613 to the NHS. This is 60.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,901 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,613 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +60.2% 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.