Allopurinol Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,627
Total Quantity
58.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+57.8%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 1,627 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,412 to the NHS. This is 57.8% 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
139
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,627 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,412 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,627 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.