Allopurinol Prescribing at RUSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,721
Total Quantity
102.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+67%

RUSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,721 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,532 to the NHS. This is 67% 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
156
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
147

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,721
Total Quantity102,438
Total NHS Cost£2,532
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+67%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,721 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+67% 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.