Allopurinol Prescribing at THE NORTHWICK SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£647
vs National Avg
-47.1%

THE NORTHWICK SURGERY prescribed 545 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £647 to the NHS. This is 47.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44

Prescribing Details

Total Items545
Total Quantity29,879
Total NHS Cost£647
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-47.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice545 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-47.1% 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.