Allopurinol Prescribing at LUNESDALE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,771
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
LUNESDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,771 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,328 to the NHS. This is 71.8% 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
165
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,771 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,197 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,328 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,771 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.