Allopurinol Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
2,468
Total Quantity
90.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+139.4%

OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,468 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,020 to the NHS. This is 139.4% 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
207
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
201

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,468
Total Quantity90,569
Total NHS Cost£2,020
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+139.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,468 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+139.4% 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.