Allopurinol Prescribing at ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,092
Total Quantity
64.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+103%
ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,092 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,477 to the NHS. This is 103% 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
172
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,092 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,477 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,092 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +103% vs national average |
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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.