Allopurinol vs Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic)
Allopurinol was dispensed 91,536.1× as often as Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 7 in England.
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Allopurinol | Glucosamine hydrochloride (Rheumatic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 640,753 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,494,398 | 78 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £632,591 | £115 |
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