Allopurinol Prescribing at THE POTTERIES

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

Items (12m)
1,615
Total Quantity
60.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+56.7%

THE POTTERIES prescribed 1,615 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,340 to the NHS. This is 56.7% 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
142
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,615
Total Quantity59,974
Total NHS Cost£1,340
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+56.7%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,615 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+56.7% 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.