Allopurinol Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,664
Total Quantity
113.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+158.5%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,664 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,581 to the NHS. This is 158.5% 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
192
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,664 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,313 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,581 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,664 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +158.5% 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.