Diclofenac sodium vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 21.4× as often as Diclofenac sodium in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 28,924 in England.
28,924items
Diclofenac sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac sodium versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac sodium · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac sodium | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28,924 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 359,058 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £226,982 | £618,756 |
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