Allopurinol Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
3,238
Total Quantity
98.8K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+214.1%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,238 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,377 to the NHS. This is 214.1% 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
264
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,377 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +214.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +214.1% 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.