Allopurinol Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,574
Total Quantity
58.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+52.7%
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 1,574 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,336 to the NHS. This is 52.7% 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
132
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,574 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,336 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,574 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +52.7% 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.