Dexketoprofen vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 6,879.3× as often as Dexketoprofen in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 90 in England.
90items
Dexketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexketoprofen versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexketoprofen · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexketoprofen | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 90 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,110 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £889 | £618,756 |
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