Allopurinol Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

971

Total Quantity

35.4K

NHS Cost

£849

vs National Avg

-5.8%

WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 971 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £849 to the NHS. This is 5.8% 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

102

Jun 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	971
Total Quantity	35,433
Total NHS Cost	£849
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-5.8%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	971 items
National average per practice	1,031 items
Difference	-5.8% 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.