Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 160,188.3× as often as Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 4 in England.
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Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 640,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 44 | 7,494,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £29 | £632,591 |
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