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 Items | 1,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,974 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,340 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.