Allopurinol Prescribing at SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

1,177

Total Quantity

73.0K

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

+14.2%

SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY prescribed 1,177 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,636 to the NHS. This is 14.2% 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

107

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,177
Total Quantity	73,024
Total NHS Cost	£1,636
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+14.2%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,177 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+14.2% 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.