Allopurinol Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,505
Total Quantity
62.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+46%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 1,505 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,380 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,412 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,380 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +46% 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.