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 Items | 1,218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,390 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +18.2% 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.