Allopurinol Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,912
Total Quantity
100.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+85.5%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,912 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,344 to the NHS. This is 85.5% 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
154
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,912 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,776 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,344 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,912 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +85.5% 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.