Allopurinol Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,721
Total Quantity
88.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+164%
THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 2,721 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,994 to the NHS. This is 164% 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
230
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,994 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +164% 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.