Methylprednisolone acetate vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 8.8× as often as Methylprednisolone acetate in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 70,715 in England.
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 70,715 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 749,895 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353,654 | £618,756 |
See the full profile for Methylprednisolone acetate or Allopurinol.