Meloxicam vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 23.0× as often as Meloxicam in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 26,901 in England.
26,901items
Meloxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meloxicam versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meloxicam · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Meloxicam | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26,901 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 338,917 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £28,364 | £618,756 |
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