Allopurinol Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,280
Total Quantity
84.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+24.2%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,280 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,886 to the NHS. This is 24.2% 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
104
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,886 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +24.2% 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.