Allopurinol Prescribing at SOUTH MEADOW SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,439
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+39.6%
SOUTH MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 1,439 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,360 to the NHS. This is 39.6% 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
140
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,847 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,360 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +39.6% 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.