Naproxen vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen and Allopurinol were dispensed at a similar rate in May 2026 (607,094 versus 619,140 items in England).
607,094items
Naproxen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 607,094 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,498,192 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,708,614 | £618,756 |
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