Apremilast vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 8,709.0× as often as Apremilast in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 21 in England.
21items
Apremilast · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Apremilast versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Apremilast · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Apremilast | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 21 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 255 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £22,629 | £2,247,752 |
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