Allopurinol Prescribing at UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
2,242
Total Quantity
117.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+117.5%

UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,242 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,588 to the NHS. This is 117.5% 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
200
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
200

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,242
Total Quantity117,067
Total NHS Cost£2,588
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+117.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,242 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+117.5% 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.