Allopurinol Prescribing at NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,798
Total Quantity
75.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+74.4%
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,798 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,661 to the NHS. This is 74.4% 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
155
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,136 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,661 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +74.4% 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.