Allopurinol Prescribing at WINSCOMBE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,466
Total Quantity
70.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+42.2%

WINSCOMBE SURGERY prescribed 1,466 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,619 to the NHS. This is 42.2% 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
130
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,466
Total Quantity70,165
Total NHS Cost£1,619
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+42.2%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,466 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+42.2% 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.