Allopurinol Prescribing at MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,380
Total Quantity
95.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+33.9%
MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,380 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,096 to the NHS. This is 33.9% 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
114
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,096 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +33.9% 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.