Allopurinol Prescribing at ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
759
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-26.4%

ORMSKIRK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 759 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,359 to the NHS. This is 26.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
75

Prescribing Details

Total Items759
Total Quantity48,497
Total NHS Cost£1,359
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-26.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice759 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-26.4% vs national average
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.