Allopurinol Prescribing at UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,955
Total Quantity
75.0K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+89.7%
UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 1,955 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,807 to the NHS. This is 89.7% 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
162
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,009 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,807 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.7% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +89.7% 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.