Allopurinol Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,313
Total Quantity
43.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+27.4%

LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 1,313 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,058 to the NHS. This is 27.4% 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
120
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
110

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,313
Total Quantity43,743
Total NHS Cost£1,058
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+27.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,313 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+27.4% 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.