Allopurinol Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,550
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+50.4%
MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 1,550 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,328 to the NHS. This is 50.4% 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
135
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,562 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,328 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +50.4% 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.