Allopurinol Prescribing at NEWHAM TRANSITIONAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
599
Total Quantity
8,491
NHS Cost
£236
vs National Avg
-41.9%

NEWHAM TRANSITIONAL PRACTICE prescribed 599 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £236 to the NHS. This is 41.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44

Prescribing Details

Total Items599
Total Quantity8,491
Total NHS Cost£236
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-41.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice599 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-41.9% 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.