Allopurinol Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,472
Total Quantity
82.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+42.8%
SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,472 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,849 to the NHS. This is 42.8% 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
128
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,755 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,849 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +42.8% 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.