Allopurinol Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,407
Total Quantity
100.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+133.5%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 2,407 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,326 to the NHS. This is 133.5% 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
200
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
202
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,407 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,326 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,407 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +133.5% 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.