Allopurinol Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
4,014
Total Quantity
202.7K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+289.4%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 4,014 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,531 to the NHS. This is 289.4% 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
338
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
322
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 202,731 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,531 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +289.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +289.4% 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.