Allopurinol vs Probenecid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 18,761.8× as often as Probenecid in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 33 in England.
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
33items
Probenecid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Allopurinol versus Probenecid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Allopurinol · ╌ Probenecid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Allopurinol | Probenecid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 619,140 | 33 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,516,006 | 509 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £618,756 | £3,194 |
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