Allopurinol Prescribing at PORCH SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

1,224

Total Quantity

68.1K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+18.8%

PORCH SURGERY prescribed 1,224 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,509 to the NHS. This is 18.8% 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

100

Jul 2026

127

Jul 2026

113

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

115

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,224
Total Quantity	68,082
Total NHS Cost	£1,509
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+18.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,224 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+18.8% 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.