Allopurinol Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,445
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+40.2%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,445 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,508 to the NHS. This is 40.2% 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
124
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,508 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +40.2% 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.