Allopurinol Prescribing at THE DRIVE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
18.8K
NHS Cost
£422
vs National Avg
-56.5%

THE DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 448 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £422 to the NHS. This is 56.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37

Prescribing Details

Total Items448
Total Quantity18,760
Total NHS Cost£422
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-56.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice448 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-56.5% vs national average
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.