Allopurinol Prescribing at NUFFIELD HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)

1,050

Total Quantity

64.8K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+1.9%

NUFFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,050 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,406 to the NHS. This is 1.9% 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

104

Jul 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,050
Total Quantity	64,759
Total NHS Cost	£1,406
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+1.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,050 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+1.9% 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.