Allopurinol Prescribing at OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,145

Total Quantity

74.7K

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+11.1%

OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,145 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,701 to the NHS. This is 11.1% 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

101

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,145
Total Quantity	74,729
Total NHS Cost	£1,701
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+11.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,145 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+11.1% 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.