Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 5.8× as often as Hydroxychloroquine sulfate in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 107,136 in England.
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 107,136 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,305,590 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £426,654 | £618,756 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Allopurinol.