Allopurinol Prescribing at MALTINGS SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,401
Total Quantity
68.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+35.9%
MALTINGS SURGERY prescribed 1,401 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,536 to the NHS. This is 35.9% 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
96
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,356 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,536 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +35.9% 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.