Allopurinol Prescribing at NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,719
Total Quantity
66.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+66.8%

NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,719 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,536 to the NHS. This is 66.8% 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
151
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
148

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,719
Total Quantity66,121
Total NHS Cost£1,536
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+66.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,719 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+66.8% 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.