Allopurinol Prescribing at NEWTON PLACE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
2,236
Total Quantity
116.3K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+116.9%

NEWTON PLACE SURGERY prescribed 2,236 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,595 to the NHS. This is 116.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
180

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,236
Total Quantity116,338
Total NHS Cost£2,595
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+116.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,236 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+116.9% 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.