Allopurinol Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
776
Total Quantity
51.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-24.7%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 776 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,136 to the NHS. This is 24.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 776 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,036 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,136 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 776 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | -24.7% 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.