Allopurinol Prescribing at ORCHARD CROFT

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

Items (12m)
1,391
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+35%

ORCHARD CROFT prescribed 1,391 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,658 to the NHS. This is 35% 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
121
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,391
Total Quantity73,485
Total NHS Cost£1,658
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+35%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,391 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+35% 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.