Allopurinol Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,493
Total Quantity
49.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+44.8%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,493 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,217 to the NHS. This is 44.8% 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
127
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,493 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,217 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,493 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +44.8% 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.