Allopurinol Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,410
Total Quantity
64.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+36.8%
PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,410 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,425 to the NHS. This is 36.8% 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
121
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,425 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +36.8% 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.