Allopurinol Prescribing at THE NILE PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,616
Total Quantity
78.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+56.8%
THE NILE PRACTICE prescribed 1,616 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,831 to the NHS. This is 56.8% 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
134
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,831 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +56.8% 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.