Allopurinol Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

1,179

Total Quantity

55.2K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+14.4%

THE LAKESIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,179 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,247 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

101

Jul 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,179
Total Quantity	55,184
Total NHS Cost	£1,247
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+14.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,179 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	+14.4% 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.