Allopurinol Prescribing at LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
589
Total Quantity
32.4K
NHS Cost
£713
vs National Avg
-42.9%

LOWTON & PLATT BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 589 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £713 to the NHS. This is 42.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
51

Prescribing Details

Total Items589
Total Quantity32,424
Total NHS Cost£713
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-42.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice589 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-42.9% vs national average
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.