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 Items1,445
Total Quantity67,844
Total NHS Cost£1,508
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40.2%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,445 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+40.2% 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.