Allopurinol Prescribing at WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,576
Total Quantity
63.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+52.9%

WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,576 items of Allopurinol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,389 to the NHS. This is 52.9% 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
133
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,576
Total Quantity63,658
Total NHS Cost£1,389
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+52.9%

Allopurinol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,576 items
National average per practice1,031 items
Difference+52.9% 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.