Allopurinol Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,647
Total Quantity
79.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+59.8%
NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,647 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,831 to the NHS. This is 59.8% 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
149
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,647 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,354 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,831 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,647 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +59.8% 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.