Allopurinol Prescribing at THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

788

Total Quantity

43.4K

NHS Cost

£978

vs National Avg

-23.5%

THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY prescribed 788 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £978 to the NHS. This is 23.5% 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	788
Total Quantity	43,378
Total NHS Cost	£978
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-23.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	788 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	-23.5% 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.