Allopurinol Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES

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

Items (12m)
455
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£352
vs National Avg
-55.9%

OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 455 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £352 to the NHS. This is 55.9% 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
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items455
Total Quantity16,302
Total NHS Cost£352
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-55.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice455 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-55.9% 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.