Flurbiprofen vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 4,118.9× as often as Flurbiprofen in April 2026 — 630,186 items versus 153 in England.
153items
Flurbiprofen · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
630,186items
Allopurinol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flurbiprofen versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flurbiprofen · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Flurbiprofen | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 153 | 630,186 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,872 | 7,523,304 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £8,049 | £627,632 |
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