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Allopurinol vs Febuxostat

Compare Allopurinol and Febuxostat side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

AllopurinolFebuxostat
Drug classXanthine Oxidase InhibitorXanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
Used to treatGoutGout
Generic priceFrom $0.032 each, about $0.95 for 30 (100 mg tablet)From $0.19 each, about $5.73 for 30 (40 mg tablet)
Brand priceNo brand price listedUloric: from $10.54 each, about $316 for 30 (80 mg tablet)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs about 98% less than the brand