Allopurinol Prescribing at OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
556
Total Quantity
34.7K
NHS Cost
£788
vs National Avg
-46.1%

OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 556 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £788 to the NHS. This is 46.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
57

Prescribing Details

Total Items556
Total Quantity34,708
Total NHS Cost£788
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-46.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice556 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-46.1% 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.