Allopurinol Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,685
Total Quantity
78.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+63.5%
THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,685 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,761 to the NHS. This is 63.5% 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
152
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,761 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +63.5% 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.