Allopurinol Prescribing at PARKWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,668
Total Quantity
78.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+61.8%
PARKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,668 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,849 to the NHS. This is 61.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,849 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +61.8% 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.