Allopurinol Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
1,839
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+78.4%

WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,839 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,325 to the NHS. This is 78.4% 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
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
158

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,839
Total Quantity53,760
Total NHS Cost£1,325
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+78.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,839 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+78.4% 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.