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 Items | 1,329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,221 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,238 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +28.9% 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.