Allopurinol Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,158
Total Quantity
44.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+12.3%
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,158 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,007 to the NHS. This is 12.3% 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
89
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,007 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,158 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +12.3% 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.