Allopurinol Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,392
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+35.1%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,392 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,430 to the NHS. This is 35.1% 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
115
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,042 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,430 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +35.1% 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.