Allopurinol Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

1,160

Total Quantity

55.3K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+12.5%

ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,160 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,196 to the NHS. This is 12.5% 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

106

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

104

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,160
Total Quantity	55,342
Total NHS Cost	£1,196
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+12.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,160 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+12.5% 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.