Allopurinol Prescribing at THE OLD SCHOOL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,343
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+30.3%
THE OLD SCHOOL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,343 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,084 to the NHS. This is 30.3% 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
110
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,084 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +30.3% 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.