Allopurinol Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,750
Total Quantity
81.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+69.8%

RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,750 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,838 to the NHS. This is 69.8% 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
165
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,750
Total Quantity81,775
Total NHS Cost£1,838
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+69.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,750 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+69.8% 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.