Allopurinol Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,249
Total Quantity
74.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+21.2%

PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 1,249 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,689 to the NHS. This is 21.2% 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
111
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
96

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,249
Total Quantity74,687
Total NHS Cost£1,689
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+21.2%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,249 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+21.2% 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.