Allopurinol Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,241
Total Quantity
70.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+20.4%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,241 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,562 to the NHS. This is 20.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,562 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.4% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +20.4% 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.