Allopurinol Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,188
Total Quantity
96.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+112.3%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 2,188 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,162 to the NHS. This is 112.3% 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
199
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,285 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,162 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +112.3% 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.