Allopurinol Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,615
Total Quantity
60.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 1,615 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,442 to the NHS. This is 56.7% 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
133
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,442 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.