Allopurinol Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,329
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+28.9%

NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 1,329 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,238 to the NHS. This is 28.9% 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
108
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
103

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,329
Total Quantity49,221
Total NHS Cost£1,238
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+28.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,329 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+28.9% 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.