Allopurinol Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,790
Total Quantity
64.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+73.7%

MARKET SURGERY prescribed 1,790 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,514 to the NHS. This is 73.7% 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
160
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
159

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,790
Total Quantity64,946
Total NHS Cost£1,514
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+73.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,790 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+73.7% 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.