Allopurinol Prescribing at PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
1,285
Total Quantity
58.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+24.7%

PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,285 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,356 to the NHS. This is 24.7% 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
108
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,285
Total Quantity58,160
Total NHS Cost£1,356
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+24.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,285 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+24.7% vs national average
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.