Allopurinol Prescribing at WEST MEADS SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
840
Total Quantity
48.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-18.5%
WEST MEADS SURGERY prescribed 840 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,112 to the NHS. This is 18.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 840 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,112 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 840 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | -18.5% 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.