Allopurinol Prescribing at OVERTON PARK SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

1,156

Total Quantity

72.8K

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

+12.2%

OVERTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 1,156 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,649 to the NHS. This is 12.2% 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

107

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

116

Jul 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,156
Total Quantity	72,779
Total NHS Cost	£1,649
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+12.2%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,156 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+12.2% 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.