Allopurinol 100mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Allopurinol 100mg is a low-dose urate-lowering therapy for gout prevention, with a Drug Tariff price of approximately 55p per pack.
How much does Allopurinol 100mg cost on the NHS?
Allopurinol 100mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately 55p for a 28-tablets pack — a full month's supply. Yet NHS patients in England pay a flat £9.90 per item. With 8m items dispensed in 2024/25, Allopurinol is one of the most prescribed drugs in England. Through RepeatsDirect, patients can access the same medication privately for £5.50/month.
How much does Allopurinol 100mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Allopurinol 100mg at approximately 55p per 28-tablets pack. This is the price the NHS pays pharmacies for the drug itself. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 covers this drug cost plus dispensing fees, administration, and a contribution to NHS services — but for cheap generic drugs, it represents a significant markup.
Drug Tariff cost
55p
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
1,700% markup
Our price
£5.50
via private Rx
Allopurinol has approximately 8m items dispensed annually in England (NHSBSA PCA 2024/25).
What is Allopurinol used for?
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to prevent gout attacks by reducing uric acid production. The 100mg dose is used as a low starting dose or as maintenance for patients who need minimal urate lowering. It is one of the most cost-effective long-term gout treatments.
The Drug Tariff price for Allopurinol 100mg is approximately 55p per 28-tablet pack. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 is 18 times the drug cost.
RepeatsDirect can supply Allopurinol 100mg for £5.50 per month via private prescription from our pharmacist independent prescriber.
How can you save money on Allopurinol 100mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Allopurinol 100mg and pay significantly less. Through RepeatsDirect, a qualified pharmacist independent prescriber conducts a short clinical review and issues a private prescription. You pay £5.50 per month — saving £4.40 per month, or £52.80 per year.
| Option | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| NHS prescription charge | £9.90 | £118.80 |
| RepeatsDirect (private Rx) | £5.50 | £66.00 |
| Annual PPC (unlimited NHS Rx) | £9.54/mo avg | £114.50 |
A PPC is better value if you pay for 12+ items per year. RepeatsDirect is better value if you pay for fewer items or only want to switch the cheapest drugs.
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