Allopurinol Prescribing at NORTHENDEN GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,207
Total Quantity
46.4K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+17.1%

NORTHENDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,207 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,046 to the NHS. This is 17.1% 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
104
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,207
Total Quantity46,413
Total NHS Cost£1,046
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+17.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,207 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+17.1% 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.