Allopurinol Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,533
Total Quantity
50.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+48.7%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 1,533 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,148 to the NHS. This is 48.7% 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
139
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,533 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,148 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,533 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +48.7% 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.