Naproxen vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen and Allopurinol were dispensed at a similar rate in March 2026 (635,908 versus 640,753 items in England).
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
640,753items
Allopurinol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 635,908 | 640,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,541,183 | 7,494,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,673,757 | £632,591 |
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