Allopurinol Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,740
Total Quantity
64.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+68.8%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 1,740 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,400 to the NHS. This is 68.8% 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
154
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,740 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,400 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,740 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +68.8% 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.