Diclofenac sodium vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 21.3× as often as Diclofenac sodium in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 30,051 in England.
30,051items
Diclofenac sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac sodium | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 30,051 | 640,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 360,365 | 7,494,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £237,800 | £632,591 |
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