Allopurinol Prescribing at MALTHOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,552
Total Quantity
104.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+50.6%
MALTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,552 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,330 to the NHS. This is 50.6% 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
126
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,077 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,330 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +50.6% 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.