Allopurinol Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
3,833
Total Quantity
108.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+271.9%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,833 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,721 to the NHS. This is 271.9% 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
351
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
321
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,833 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,721 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,833 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +271.9% 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.