Allopurinol Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,444
Total Quantity
49.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+40.1%
MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 1,444 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,135 to the NHS. This is 40.1% 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
127
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,444 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,327 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,135 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,444 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +40.1% 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.