Ketoprofen vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 12,089.7× as often as Ketoprofen in March 2026 — 640,753 items versus 53 in England.
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Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53 | 640,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,472 | 7,494,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,358 | £632,591 |
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