Allopurinol vs Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 619,140.0× as often as Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic) in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 1 in England.
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Allopurinol | Glucosamine sulfate (Rheumatic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 619,140 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,516,006 | 9 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £618,756 | £16 |
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