Allopurinol vs Probenecid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 13,076.6× as often as Probenecid in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 49 in England.
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49items
Probenecid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Allopurinol versus Probenecid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Allopurinol · ╌ Probenecid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Allopurinol | Probenecid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 640,753 | 49 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,494,398 | 516 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £632,591 | £4,345 |
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