Allopurinol Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,512
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+46.7%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 1,512 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,522 to the NHS. This is 46.7% 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
123
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,522 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +46.7% 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.