Allopurinol Prescribing at ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
3,529
Total Quantity
122.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+242.4%

ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,529 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,775 to the NHS. This is 242.4% 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
304
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
296

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,529
Total Quantity122,661
Total NHS Cost£2,775
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+242.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,529 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+242.4% 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.