Allopurinol Prescribing at YELVERTON SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
1,087
Total Quantity
64.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+5.5%
YELVERTON SURGERY prescribed 1,087 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,473 to the NHS. This is 5.5% 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
108
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,087 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,473 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.5% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,087 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +5.5% 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.