Diclofenac potassium vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 1,405.2× as often as Diclofenac potassium in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 456 in England.
456items
Diclofenac potassium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac potassium versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac potassium · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac potassium | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 456 | 640,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,893 | 7,494,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,463 | £632,591 |
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