Allopurinol Prescribing at TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,295
Total Quantity
47.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+25.6%
TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,295 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,075 to the NHS. This is 25.6% 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
117
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,292 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,075 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +25.6% 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.