Allopurinol Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
742
Total Quantity
43.3K
NHS Cost
£984
vs National Avg
-28%

THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 742 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £984 to the NHS. This is 28% 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
78
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60

Prescribing Details

Total Items742
Total Quantity43,292
Total NHS Cost£984
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-28%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice742 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-28% 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.