Allopurinol Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,910
Total Quantity
66.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+85.3%
THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 1,910 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,570 to the NHS. This is 85.3% 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
146
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,910 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,059 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,570 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,910 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +85.3% 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.