Allopurinol Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
672
Total Quantity
40.6K
NHS Cost
£890
vs National Avg
-34.8%

RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 672 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £890 to the NHS. This is 34.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54

Prescribing Details

Total Items672
Total Quantity40,608
Total NHS Cost£890
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-34.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice672 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-34.8% 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.