Piroxicam vs Allopurinol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Allopurinol was dispensed 1,199.6× as often as Piroxicam in June 2026 — 647,801 items versus 540 in England.
540items
Piroxicam · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
647,801items
Allopurinol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piroxicam versus Allopurinol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piroxicam · ╌ Allopurinol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Allopurinol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 540 | 647,801 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,594 | 7,558,232 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £10,843 | £646,577 |
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