Allopurinol Prescribing at SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,476
Total Quantity
67.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+43.2%

SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,476 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,536 to the NHS. This is 43.2% 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
137
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,476
Total Quantity67,019
Total NHS Cost£1,536
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+43.2%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,476 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+43.2% 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.