Allopurinol Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,304
Total Quantity
65.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+26.5%

NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,304 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,439 to the NHS. This is 26.5% 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
107
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
107

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,304
Total Quantity65,177
Total NHS Cost£1,439
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+26.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,304 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+26.5% 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.