Leflunomide vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 38.1× as often as Leflunomide in April 2026 — 630,186 items versus 16,543 in England.
16,543items
Leflunomide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
630,186items
Allopurinol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Leflunomide versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Leflunomide · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Leflunomide | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 16,543 | 630,186 |
| Items, last 12 months | 197,793 | 7,523,304 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £233,321 | £627,632 |
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