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 Items | 1,839 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,325 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,839 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +78.4% 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.