Allopurinol Prescribing at THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,602
Total Quantity
72.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+55.4%
THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY prescribed 1,602 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,579 to the NHS. This is 55.4% 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
137
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,602 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,579 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,602 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +55.4% 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.