Allopurinol Prescribing at RAVENSWORTH SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,826
Total Quantity
63.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+77.2%
RAVENSWORTH SURGERY prescribed 1,826 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,744 to the NHS. This is 77.2% 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
140
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,826 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,744 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,826 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +77.2% 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.