Allopurinol vs Febuxostat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 32.1× as often as Febuxostat in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 19,263 in England.
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,263items
Febuxostat · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Allopurinol versus Febuxostat: national items dispensed by month
▬ Allopurinol · ╌ Febuxostat
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Allopurinol | Febuxostat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 619,140 | 19,263 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,516,006 | 230,938 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £618,756 | £86,632 |
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