Allopurinol Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,495
Total Quantity
69.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+45%
WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 1,495 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,614 to the NHS. This is 45% 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
128
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,614 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +45% 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.