Allopurinol Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,199
Total Quantity
81.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+113.3%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 2,199 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,904 to the NHS. This is 113.3% 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
181
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,199 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,904 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,199 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +113.3% 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.