Allopurinol Prescribing at NEWTONS PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,154
Total Quantity
73.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+12%

NEWTONS PRACTICE prescribed 1,154 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,643 to the NHS. This is 12% 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
103
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
104

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,154
Total Quantity73,914
Total NHS Cost£1,643
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+12%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,154 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+12% 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.