Allopurinol Prescribing at WOODBURY SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
1,433
Total Quantity
46.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+39%

WOODBURY SURGERY prescribed 1,433 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,135 to the NHS. This is 39% 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
128
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,433
Total Quantity46,914
Total NHS Cost£1,135
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+39%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,433 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+39% 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.