Allopurinol Prescribing at SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
3,178
Total Quantity
116.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+208.3%

SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 3,178 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,710 to the NHS. This is 208.3% 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
284
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
264

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,178
Total Quantity116,024
Total NHS Cost£2,710
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+208.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,178 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+208.3% 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.