Allopurinol Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,054
Total Quantity
86.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+99.3%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,054 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,034 to the NHS. This is 99.3% 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
190
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,054 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,034 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.3% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,054 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +99.3% 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.