Allopurinol Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
3,472
Total Quantity
117.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+236.9%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 3,472 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,668 to the NHS. This is 236.9% 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
292
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,287 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,668 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +236.9% 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.