Allopurinol Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,690
Total Quantity
58.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+64%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 1,690 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,415 to the NHS. This is 64% 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
139
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,485 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,415 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.