Allopurinol Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,469
Total Quantity
82.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+42.5%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,469 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,803 to the NHS. This is 42.5% 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
138
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,803 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +42.5% 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.