Allopurinol Prescribing at THE NEW SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,675
Total Quantity
55.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+62.5%
THE NEW SURGERY prescribed 1,675 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,283 to the NHS. This is 62.5% 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
140
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,005 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,283 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +62.5% 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.