Allopurinol Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS

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

Items (12m)
1,639
Total Quantity
70.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+59%

PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS prescribed 1,639 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,590 to the NHS. This is 59% 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
144
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,639
Total Quantity70,430
Total NHS Cost£1,590
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+59%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,639 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+59% 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.