Allopurinol Prescribing at THE SIMPSON CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,758
Total Quantity
110.5K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+70.6%
THE SIMPSON CENTRE prescribed 1,758 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,778 to the NHS. This is 70.6% 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
149
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,778 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,758 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +70.6% 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.