Allopurinol Prescribing at WHITEHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,518
Total Quantity
73.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+47.3%

WHITEHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,518 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,637 to the NHS. This is 47.3% 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
140
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,518
Total Quantity73,686
Total NHS Cost£1,637
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+47.3%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,518 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+47.3% 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.