Allopurinol Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,853
Total Quantity
93.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+79.8%
PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,853 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,088 to the NHS. This is 79.8% 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
157
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,721 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,088 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +79.8% 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.