Baricitinib vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 93,824.5× as often as Baricitinib in April 2026 — 187,649 items versus 2 in England.
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Baricitinib · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
187,649items
Methotrexate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Baricitinib versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Baricitinib · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Baricitinib | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 187,649 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 2,242,345 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,611 | £2,311,461 |
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