Allopurinol Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,678
Total Quantity
86.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+159.8%
NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 2,678 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,994 to the NHS. This is 159.8% 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
232
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
211
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,678 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,994 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,678 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +159.8% 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.