Allopurinol Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
926
Total Quantity
54.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-10.2%
MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 926 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,186 to the NHS. This is 10.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 926 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,009 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,186 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 926 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | -10.2% 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.