Apremilast vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 29,482.9× as often as Apremilast in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 21 in England.
21items
Apremilast · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Apremilast versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Apremilast · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Apremilast | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 21 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 255 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £22,629 | £618,756 |
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