Allopurinol Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
3,252
Total Quantity
116.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+215.5%

WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,252 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,662 to the NHS. This is 215.5% 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
264
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
266

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,252
Total Quantity116,892
Total NHS Cost£2,662
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+215.5%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,252 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+215.5% 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.