Allopurinol Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,354
Total Quantity
87.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+128.4%
NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,354 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,997 to the NHS. This is 128.4% 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
193
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,429 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,997 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +128.4% 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.