Allopurinol Prescribing at THIRSK DOCTORS SURGERY

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
1,724
Total Quantity
61.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+67.3%

THIRSK DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 1,724 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,505 to the NHS. This is 67.3% 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
148
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
145

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,724
Total Quantity61,805
Total NHS Cost£1,505
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+67.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,724 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+67.3% vs national average
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.