Allopurinol Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE

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

Items (12m)
3,875
Total Quantity
113.4K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+275.9%

SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 3,875 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,821 to the NHS. This is 275.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
313

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,875
Total Quantity113,444
Total NHS Cost£2,821
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+275.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,875 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+275.9% 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.