Allopurinol Prescribing at VEL SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
772
Total Quantity
44.1K
NHS Cost
£966
vs National Avg
-25.1%

VEL SURGERY prescribed 772 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £966 to the NHS. This is 25.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
64

Prescribing Details

Total Items772
Total Quantity44,114
Total NHS Cost£966
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-25.1%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice772 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-25.1% 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.