Allopurinol Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,579
Total Quantity
55.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+53.2%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,579 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,204 to the NHS. This is 53.2% 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
120
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,204 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +53.2% 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.