Allopurinol Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,878
Total Quantity
73.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+82.2%
THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE prescribed 1,878 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,671 to the NHS. This is 82.2% 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
146
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,671 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +82.2% 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.