Allopurinol Prescribing at SWINESHEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,822
Total Quantity
58.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+76.8%
SWINESHEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,822 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,324 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,822 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,324 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,822 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +76.8% 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.