Allopurinol Prescribing at WATER MEADOW SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,934
Total Quantity
97.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+87.6%
WATER MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 1,934 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,379 to the NHS. This is 87.6% 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
159
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,934 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,901 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,379 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.6% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,934 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +87.6% 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.