Allopurinol Prescribing at LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,433
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+39%
LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,433 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,411 to the NHS. This is 39% 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
113
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,597 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,411 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +39% 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.