Allopurinol Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,406
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 1,406 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,111 to the NHS. This is 36.4% 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
108
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,406 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,767 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,111 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,406 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.