Allopurinol Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
2,589
Total Quantity
100.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+151.2%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,589 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,336 to the NHS. This is 151.2% 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
208
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,982 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,336 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.2% |
Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,031 items |
| Difference | +151.2% 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.