Allopurinol Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,218
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+18.2%

TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,218 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,390 to the NHS. This is 18.2% 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
118
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,218
Total Quantity57,830
Total NHS Cost£1,390
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+18.2%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,218 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+18.2% 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.