Allopurinol Prescribing at SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,928
Total Quantity
69.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+87.1%

SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,928 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,596 to the NHS. This is 87.1% 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
155
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
153

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,928
Total Quantity69,524
Total NHS Cost£1,596
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+87.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,928 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+87.1% 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.