Allopurinol Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
2,446
Total Quantity
81.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+137.3%

SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,446 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,937 to the NHS. This is 137.3% 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
208
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
193

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,446
Total Quantity81,326
Total NHS Cost£1,937
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+137.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,446 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+137.3% 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.