Phenylbutazone vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 619,140.0× as often as Phenylbutazone in April 2025 — 619,140 items versus 1 in England.
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Phenylbutazone · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
619,140items
Allopurinol · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenylbutazone versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenylbutazone · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2025
| Measure | Phenylbutazone | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2025 | 1 | 619,140 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 7,516,006 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2025 | £7 | £618,756 |
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