Allopurinol Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,530
Total Quantity
95.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+145.5%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,530 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,162 to the NHS. This is 145.5% 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
214
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,806 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,162 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +145.5% 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.