Allopurinol Prescribing at WEST4 GPS

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

Items (12m)
716
Total Quantity
30.6K
NHS Cost
£706
vs National Avg
-30.5%

WEST4 GPS prescribed 716 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £706 to the NHS. This is 30.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items716
Total Quantity30,567
Total NHS Cost£706
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-30.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice716 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-30.5% 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.