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 Items1,148
Total Quantity78,447
Total NHS Cost£1,796
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+11.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,148 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+11.4% 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.