Allopurinol Prescribing at SHERBURN SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,624
Total Quantity
51.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+57.6%
SHERBURN SURGERY prescribed 1,624 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,244 to the NHS. This is 57.6% 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
114
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,489 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,244 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +57.6% 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.