The aim is to evaluate if the patients who are receiving Allopurinol for gout prophylaxis have had their serum urate (uric acid) checked within 3 months of a change in dose or prescription.
We should aim for uric acid concentration less than 300 micromol/L.
If the guideline was not implemented, analysing the reason and suggesting improvements for future practice will be included.
Evaluate if the patients who are receiving Allopurinol for gout prophylaxis have had their serum urate (uric acid) checked within 3 months of a change in dose or prescription.