Allopurinol Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
2,596
Total Quantity
74.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+151.9%

RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,596 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,753 to the NHS. This is 151.9% 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
192
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
202

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,596
Total Quantity74,008
Total NHS Cost£1,753
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+151.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,596 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+151.9% 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.