Allopurinol Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,820
Total Quantity
109.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+76.6%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,820 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,430 to the NHS. This is 76.6% 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
163
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,430 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +76.6% 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.