Allopurinol Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,184
Total Quantity
75.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+111.9%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,184 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,896 to the NHS. This is 111.9% 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
190
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,184 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,973 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,896 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,184 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +111.9% 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.