Allopurinol Prescribing at SCHOPWICK SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,569
Total Quantity
77.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+52.2%
SCHOPWICK SURGERY prescribed 1,569 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,800 to the NHS. This is 52.2% 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
130
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,659 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,800 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +52.2% 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.