Allopurinol Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,186
Total Quantity
68.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+112.1%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 2,186 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,595 to the NHS. This is 112.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,011 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,595 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.1% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +112.1% 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.