Allopurinol Prescribing at SHIPDHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,588
Total Quantity
48.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+54.1%
SHIPDHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,588 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,378 to the NHS. This is 54.1% 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
138
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,588 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,378 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,588 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +54.1% 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.