Allopurinol Prescribing at SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,804
Total Quantity
113.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+75%
SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,804 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,507 to the NHS. This is 75% 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
155
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,804 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,507 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,804 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +75% 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.