Allopurinol Prescribing at PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,695
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+64.4%

PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,695 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,297 to the NHS. This is 64.4% 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
136
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,695
Total Quantity53,768
Total NHS Cost£1,297
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+64.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,695 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+64.4% 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.