Allopurinol Prescribing at WYE VALLEY SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
697
Total Quantity
37.4K
NHS Cost
£840
vs National Avg
-32.4%

WYE VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 697 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £840 to the NHS. This is 32.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Allopurinol is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
63

Prescribing Details

Total Items697
Total Quantity37,369
Total NHS Cost£840
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-32.4%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice697 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference-32.4% 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.