Allopurinol Prescribing at SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,839
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+78.4%
SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,839 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,513 to the NHS. This is 78.4% 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
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,192 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,513 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +78.4% 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.