Benzbromarone vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 25,630.1× as often as Benzbromarone in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 25 in England.
25items
Benzbromarone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzbromarone versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzbromarone · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Benzbromarone | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 25 | 640,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 186 | 7,494,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,204 | £632,591 |
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