Allopurinol Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,097
Total Quantity
53.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+6.4%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,097 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,245 to the NHS. This is 6.4% 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
94
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,097 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,245 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,097 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +6.4% 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.