Allopurinol Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,750
Total Quantity
100.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+166.8%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,750 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,270 to the NHS. This is 166.8% 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
242
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,270 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +166.8% 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.