Allopurinol Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,148
Total Quantity
78.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+11.4%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,148 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,796 to the NHS. This is 11.4% 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
91
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,796 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +11.4% 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.