Allopurinol Prescribing at MEDLOCK VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,488
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+44.4%
MEDLOCK VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,488 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,270 to the NHS. This is 44.4% 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
125
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,065 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,270 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +44.4% 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.