Allopurinol Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,899
Total Quantity
62.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+84.2%
PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,899 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,436 to the NHS. This is 84.2% 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
156
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,654 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,436 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +84.2% 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.