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 Items | 1,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,596 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +87.1% 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.