Allopurinol Prescribing at WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,484
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+44%

WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,484 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,241 to the NHS. This is 44% 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
113
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
121

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,484
Total Quantity57,089
Total NHS Cost£1,241
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+44%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,484 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+44% 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.