Allopurinol Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,364
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+32.3%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,364 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,386 to the NHS. This is 32.3% 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
106
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,364 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,386 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,364 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +32.3% 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.