Allopurinol Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
825
Total Quantity
36.6K
NHS Cost
£843
vs National Avg
-20%

ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 825 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £843 to the NHS. This is 20% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
65

Prescribing Details

Total Items825
Total Quantity36,646
Total NHS Cost£843
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-20%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice825 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-20% 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.