Allopurinol vs Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 77,392.5× as often as Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 8 in England.
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Allopurinol versus Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Allopurinol · ╌ Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Allopurinol | Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 619,140 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,516,006 | 84 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £618,756 | £14 |
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