Allopurinol Prescribing at THE LAURELS SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,635
Total Quantity
51.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+58.6%
THE LAURELS SURGERY prescribed 1,635 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,223 to the NHS. This is 58.6% 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
127
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,223 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +58.6% 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.