Allopurinol Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH

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

Items (12m)
3,177
Total Quantity
124.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+208.2%

WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 3,177 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,936 to the NHS. This is 208.2% 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
291
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
250

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,177
Total Quantity124,772
Total NHS Cost£2,936
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+208.2%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,177 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+208.2% 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.