Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 5.8× as often as Hydroxychloroquine sulfate in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 110,442 in England.
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 110,442 | 640,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,304,762 | 7,494,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £324,421 | £632,591 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Allopurinol.