Allopurinol Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,771
Total Quantity
96.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+168.8%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 2,771 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,235 to the NHS. This is 168.8% 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
239
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,771 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,235 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,771 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +168.8% 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.