Allopurinol Prescribing at OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,680
Total Quantity
64.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+63%
OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,680 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,434 to the NHS. This is 63% 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
139
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,680 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,434 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,680 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.