Allopurinol Prescribing at WHITTLE SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,432
Total Quantity
73.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+38.9%
WHITTLE SURGERY prescribed 1,432 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,689 to the NHS. This is 38.9% 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
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,689 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.9% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +38.9% 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.