Allopurinol Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
4,630
Total Quantity
239.8K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+349.2%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,630 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,390 to the NHS. This is 349.2% 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
374
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
361
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,797 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,390 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +349.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +349.2% 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.