Indometacin vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 112.3× as often as Indometacin in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 5,705 in England.
5,705items
Indometacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Indometacin versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Indometacin · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Indometacin | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,705 | 640,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,910 | 7,494,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £101,584 | £632,591 |
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