Allopurinol Prescribing at TOPSHAM SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,774
Total Quantity
64.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+72.1%

TOPSHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,774 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,505 to the NHS. This is 72.1% 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
154
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
162

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,774
Total Quantity64,670
Total NHS Cost£1,505
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+72.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,774 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+72.1% 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.