Allopurinol vs Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 640,753.0× as often as Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic) in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 1 in England.
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Allopurinol versus Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Allopurinol · ╌ Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Allopurinol | Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 640,753 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,494,398 | 10 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £632,591 | £5 |
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