Nabumetone vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 713.3× as often as Nabumetone in May 2026 — 619,140 items versus 868 in England.
868items
Nabumetone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nabumetone versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nabumetone · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nabumetone | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 868 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 11,499 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £138,663 | £618,756 |
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