Allopurinol Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,567
Total Quantity
90.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+52%

STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,567 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,008 to the NHS. This is 52% 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
132
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,567
Total Quantity90,822
Total NHS Cost£2,008
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+52%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,567 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+52% 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.