Allopurinol Prescribing at MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
3,212
Total Quantity
67.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+211.6%

MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,212 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,739 to the NHS. This is 211.6% 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
260
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
256

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,212
Total Quantity67,344
Total NHS Cost£1,739
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+211.6%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,212 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+211.6% vs national average
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.