Allopurinol Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,307
Total Quantity
63.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+26.8%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,307 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,487 to the NHS. This is 26.8% 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
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,623 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,487 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +26.8% 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.