Allopurinol Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,273
Total Quantity
111.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+120.5%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 2,273 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,488 to the NHS. This is 120.5% 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
191
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,512 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,488 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +120.5% 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.