Allopurinol Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
822
Total Quantity
27.8K
NHS Cost
£601
vs National Avg
-20.3%

NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 822 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £601 to the NHS. This is 20.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
72

Prescribing Details

Total Items822
Total Quantity27,769
Total NHS Cost£601
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-20.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice822 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-20.3% 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.