ALLOPURINOL vs ALOPRIM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALLOPURINOL and ALOPRIM are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ALLOPURINOL	ALOPRIM
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.66 /30	~$1.66 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALLOPURINOL	ALLOPURINOL SODIUM
Manufacturer	Superpharm	Mylan
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor	Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1 to 2 hours (parent drug)	about 1 to 2 hours (parent drug)
Treats	Gout	Gout

allopurinol aloprim

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.66 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALLOPURINOL

ALLOPURINOL SODIUM

Manufacturer

Superpharm

Mylan

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1 to 2 hours (parent drug)

Treats

Gout

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Allopurinol or Aloprim?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $1.66 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Allopurinol and Aloprim?

Allopurinol contains Allopurinol, while Aloprim contains Allopurinol Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.