Allopurinol Prescribing at RIVERVIEW SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,970
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+91.1%
RIVERVIEW SURGERY prescribed 1,970 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,254 to the NHS. This is 91.1% 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
163
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,435 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,254 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +91.1% 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.