Allopurinol Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
2,800
Total Quantity
126.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+171.7%

THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 2,800 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,947 to the NHS. This is 171.7% 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
251
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
254

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,800
Total Quantity126,030
Total NHS Cost£2,947
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+171.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,800 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+171.7% vs national average
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.