Allopurinol Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,268
Total Quantity
58.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+23%

ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE prescribed 1,268 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,342 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
104

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,268
Total Quantity58,169
Total NHS Cost£1,342
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+23%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,268 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+23% 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.