Allopurinol Prescribing at THE CHARNWOOD PRACTICE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)

700

Total Quantity

30.2K

NHS Cost

£646

vs National Avg

-32.1%

THE CHARNWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 700 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £646 to the NHS. This is 32.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	700
Total Quantity	30,184
Total NHS Cost	£646
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-32.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	700 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	-32.1% 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.