Allopurinol Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,471
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+42.7%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,471 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,408 to the NHS. This is 42.7% 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
126
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,408 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.