Allopurinol Prescribing at LONGSHORE SURGERIES
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,324
Total Quantity
51.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+28.5%
LONGSHORE SURGERIES prescribed 1,324 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,188 to the NHS. This is 28.5% 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
107
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,243 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,188 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +28.5% 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.