Allopurinol Prescribing at THE GOOD PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
497
Total Quantity
19.3K
NHS Cost
£458
vs National Avg
-51.8%

THE GOOD PRACTICE prescribed 497 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £458 to the NHS. This is 51.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items497
Total Quantity19,281
Total NHS Cost£458
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-51.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice497 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-51.8% 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.