Allopurinol Prescribing at MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,878
Total Quantity
66.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+82.2%
MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,878 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,500 to the NHS. This is 82.2% 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
158
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,500 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +82.2% 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.