RCT of allopurinol in 183 #gout pts. After 6.5 yrs 30% (60) were dead. Survivors 82% Rx w allopurinol, 4% febuxostat, 8%

RCT of allopurinol in 183 #gout pts. After 6.5 yrs 30% (60) were dead. Survivors 82% Rx w allopurinol, 4% febuxostat, 8% not on ULT. Urate levels only available in 72%!! & only 58% achieved SU T2T <6 mg/dl (<0.36 mmol/L) Dont you think we should do better? https://t.co/NwS6I2A9M8 https://t.co/xvarJQJG2N